CAMP RANAO, Marawi City (DWDD) – Troops were able to retake the St Mary’s Cathedral located in Brgy Marinaut, Marawi City, ninety-five (95) days after the Maute terror group took siege of the city.
Soldiers of the 10th Infantry Battalion stealthily and decisively moved in to clear the church, located in the heart of the business district of Marawi City, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon last August 25.
It can be recalled that during the first week of the siege, video footages of the Daesh-inspired terror group were posted on the internet showing members of the terror group rampaging all over the church destroying statues of Catholic saints.
After the successful recovery of the church, operating troops were able to recover three (3) high powered firearms and assorted ammunition inside the building.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Center was also recovered by the soldiers at around 2 o’clock pm last August 24 (Thursday) or two (2) hours before President and Commander in Chief Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Main Battle Area to visit the troops.
Following several days of operation and planning, soldiers and policemen were able to drive away the members of the Maute group from the area and kept it preserved from further damage from indirect fire or mortar.
It can be recalled that the group used the compound as their main base and storage are for their ammunition and firearms. During the clearing oeratios, soldiers recovered three (3) booby traps; one suicide bomb suit with Improvised Explosive Device; two Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers; one RPG; one tripod for 50 caliber machine gun; and one Daesh black flag. They also discovered a tunnel under the mosque that they used to hide their ammunition.
According to Lieutenant General Carlito G Galvez, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command, we have been witnesses to how these terrorist have shown their disrespect for any religion when they desecrated both the Islamic Center and the St Mary’s Cathedral. “This only shows how these people do not respect any religion may it be Christian or Muslim.” “We abhor the acts of the terrorists and we know that they will never have a place anywhere in the world.” AES / ALS
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/08/28/retaken-troops-took-back-control-of-st-marys-cathedral-marawi/
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