From InterAksyon (Mar 13): BIFF death toll now at 125 as 9 more fighters killed in Maguindanao air strikes
Air assets of Joint Task Force Central killed nine more members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and wounded two others during a series of missions in Sitio Lipao, Barangay Palanaken, Datu Piang town, Maguindanao Thursday night.
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Joselito Kakilala on Friday said the air strikes were carried out using four MG-520 "Defender" attack helicopters after concerned civilians reported the presence of 50 armed BIFF members in the area.
The group was reportedly headed by one Commander Torex Tasil, according to Kakilala.
The military placed the total number of BIFF fatalities at 125 with another 65 wounded.
The offensive against the group started last February 25.
Kakilala said the continuation of the air and ground offensives against the BIFF would be determined by 6th Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan, the incumbent head of Joint Task Force Central.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/106885/biff-death-toll-now-at-125-as-9-more-fighters-killed-in-maguindanao-air-strikes
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