CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- A total of seven
soldiers were slightly injured during clearing operations in Datu Unsay and
Shariff Aguak towns in Maguindanao following a brief fire fight between
government forces and outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), the
Army said.
Capt. Joann Petinglay, speaking for the 6th Infantry
Division, said the seven soldiers were part of the security forces securing
Army trainees undergoing immersion in conflict affected areas in Datu Unsay.
A 14-year-old girl was killed while three BIFF were also
slain during the Wednesday morning skirmishes in Datu Unsay. No soldier was
hurt in that clash.
But during clearing operations, Petinglay said, seven
soldiers were hurt by improvised explosive devices set off by the BIFF.
Petinglay explained that elements of the 45th Infantry
Battalion providing security for Army trainees clashed with about 40 BIFF under
Commander Unos.
The 6th ID had to use air assets to drive away the lawless
group.
Petinglay said the clearing operations Thursday night also
led to the recovery of improvised bombs planted by the BIFF along a route
leading to Barangay Kuloy in Shariff Aguak.
"The highway linking Cotabato City
Petinglay said covert and overt operations against the
lawless group will continue.
Meanwhile, about 200 families have fled to the town center
of Datu Unsay town with government relief agencies providing food and water
until their return.
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