Over 400 loose weapons surrendered in Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY— Saying loose firearms could distort the upcoming village polls, Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman-Salliman called on local government officials in the province to help authorities convince community folk to turn in their unlicensed guns to the government.

Hataman said the quality of the electoral outcome “will be gravely affected” if guns could be deployed easily by those running for posts in the village polls.

“If there are still guns during the barangay election, the quality of the (Bangsamoro) peace process will also be put into question,” Salliman added.

Salliman was referring to the normalization program contained in the peace agreement between the government a…

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