Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Suspected Umbra Kato men attack Army post twice

From ABS-CBN (Apr 3): Suspected Umbra Kato men attack Army post twice

The military has beefed up its security efforts after suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) strafed two of its detachments in Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao.
 
The Philippine Army's detachment in Barangay Pagatin was attacked by suspected Bangsamoro fighters Monday evening. The attack was followed by another exchange of gunfire in Barangay Butalo at around 9 p.m. Tuesday.

The BIFF is a breakaway rebel group led by former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Commander Ameril Umbra Kato.

No casualties from the government military troops were reported. However, a resident of Barangay Sambolawan, identified only as a certain Rakuangan, was hit on the cheek by a stray bullet.

Commander Col. Sydney Atega of the Philippine Army's 2nd Mechanized Battalion said the armed men were identified as members of the BIFF under Abu Nasriah.

He suspects the rebel group intends to sabotage the peaceful environment in the area.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/03/13/suspected-umbra-kato-men-attack-army-post-twice

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