Indanan: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will study the recent peace and security gains of Indanan, Sulu as a possible model for encouraging other communities to voluntarily surrender loose firearms and help prevent the return of armed violence. In a statement Sunday, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed the declaration of Indanan as a State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) and a 'gun-responsible municipality,' saying it showed the value of cooperation among security forces, local officials and residents.

According to Philippines News Agency, the declaration of Indanan as a place of stable peace and a gun-responsible municipality is considered a significant achievement for the community and the security forces. It demonstrates the potential accomplishments when police, military, local government, and residents collaborate to maintain peace. Indanan was recently placed under a State of Stable Internal Peace and Security and tagged as a gun-responsible municipality following a declaration involving the local government and security forces.

PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed the Sulu police to help sustain these gains, strengthen coordination with local stakeholders, and continue efforts to account for loose firearms. He emphasized the importance of studying Indanan's experience as a model for encouraging other communities to voluntarily surrender firearms and work with authorities in keeping their communities safe.

The PNP highlighted that sustaining the gains in Indanan would require continued cooperation between police personnel, the military, local government units, community leaders, and residents.