Troopers from the 61st Infantry Battalion arrested a wounded
bandit and recovered two firearms during an encounter in Barangay Trangka, Iloilo
Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson,
said the firefight between lawless elements and patrolling soldiers took place
2:30 p.m. at Sitio Lambasan.
Army troops were dispatched to the area after concerned
residents reported the presence of bandits.
An estimated 18 bandits opened fire on approaching
government forces, triggering a 30-minute gun-battle.
Pursuing soldiers captured a wounded bandit identified as
Rey Mirante, 23, and a resident of Barangay Trangka.
He sustained a gunshot wound in the back, Tiongson said.
Also recovered were a M-79 grenade launcher and munitions, a
homemade shotgun, subversive documents, several backpacks and personnel
belongings.
Mirante was given first aid and evacuated to the nearest
hospital in Iloilo
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