DWDD: MAJOR SETBACK | Maute Bomb-factory in Marawi recovered

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 3): MAJOR SETBACK  |  Maute Bomb-factory in Marawi recovered



CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – Military forces successfully recovered the bomb-making factory of the Daesh-inspired Maute terror group in the main battle area in Marawi.

According to AFP Public Affairs Chief Marine Col Edgard Arevalo, this is a major set-back to the capability of the Maute group in launching further offensive against government forces.

But despite this, the AFP is asking the public for more patience because the military might need more time to fully take control of the main battle area in Marawi.



Arevalo explained that there are two (2) aspect in the AFP’ clearing operations that they are conducting:

First, they are clearing the city from the remaining terrorist that are estimated to be more or less fifty (50), together with the hostages that have either converted or were transformed by their captors as their own fighters.

Second, the military is clearing the area of multiple improvised explosive devices or IEDs left or hidden by the Maute group and unexploded ordnance scattered all throughout the city.



Arevalo added that they also need to clear the debris along the streets so that teams can have easy and safe access to start with the reconstruction and rehabilitation.

He also assured the public that our soldiers are working double-time to the fullest of their ability to end the conflict the soonest possible time to ensure the safety of the area before they would allow rehabilitation workers and civilians back to the city. AES/ALS

http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/03/major-setback-maute-bomb-factory-in-marawi-recovered/