ILIGAN CITY – A decade-old “rido” (family feud) in Lanao del Sur was finally settled at the Lanao del Sur Capitol Complex on August 14 through the intervention of the provincial government and Army 103rd Infantry Brigade.
The long-standing rido between the Alawi-Potawan families of Madalum town and the Polao-Ampuan families of Bacolod Kalawi town slowly escalated through the years and was left unresolved due to the unwillingness and the strong blood relationships of involved parties.
The conflict affected five families and five municipalities in the province (Madalum, Bacolod Kalawi, Madamba, Ganassi, and Pagayawan) as well as the economy and security environment of the involved and nearby areas.
Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. thanked the 103rd Infantry Brigade for their efforts to pursue lasting peace in the province. He also encouraged the involved parties to be steadfast with their commitment to the settlement agreement.
Brig. Gen. Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr., 103rd Brigade commander, welcomed the peaceful resolution of the rido.
He guaranteed to continue pursuing peaceful resolutions to clan feuds as these may benefit not only the families themselves but also the community and government efforts against insurgency and terrorism.
The involvement of various government institutions and community leaders demonstrated the commitment to fostering peace and ensuring the well-being of all residents.
The families involved signed a covenant and vowed to the Koran that they will no longer engage in conflict.