18/01/2025
🗣️The military cannot intervene in CLAN CONFLICTS or REDO as this is part of Moro culture. The role of military to this conflict is to ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY. However, as stated, intervention is allowed if public safety is at risk or the situation escalates.
And what’s happening now is residents have evacuated. Barangay Macao, a commuter intersection surrounded by small vendors selling Maranao delicacies like DODOL and frequented by public, is now affected, with people evacuating and small businesses closing down due to fear. Not only affecting our barangay but also the neighboring barangays. Moreover, schools, Madrasah and students in our area are also affected, with urgent suspension being implemented due to this conflict.
Given these circumstances, we can say that we truly need help from the authorities. We ask assistance to ensure puclic safety from AFP, PNP of Lanao del Sur and other security forces to protect the residents and restore peace in the area. 🤲🏻