WESTMINCOM: Troops heighten security after Maguindanao blast

From the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM): Troops heighten security after Maguindanao blast

 

Government forces heightened their security operations after a blast hit Guindulungan, Maguindanao yesterday (February 12).

The anti-personnel mine, emplaced near an old nipa house, exploded in Sitio Pansol, Barangay Macasampen at 7:30am yesterday.



“The explosion was meant to inflict harm on troops patrolling the area,” said Major General Cirilito Sobejana, the Joint Task Force Central Commander.

A member of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary under the 38th Infantry Battalion incurred slight wounds.

Personnel of the 90th Infantry Battalion and the Guindulungan Municipal Police immediately responded and secured the area to preempt possible attacks.

Responding troops immediately brought the wounded CAFGU member to Camp Siongco Station Hospital for medical attention.

“We will ensure that assistance will be extended to facilitate the recovery of our wounded comrade,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, the commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“As we speak, government forces continue to secure the area and establish the circumstances of the incident,” he added.



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