According to the military on Wednesday, the firefight took place around 3 a.m. when Masgal resisted arrest.
The encounter resulted in the wounding of Masgal and neutralization of a certain Pakindal "Tawantawan" Baganian.
A soldier was also injured during the firefight, the military said.
"The success of the operation was manifested by the strong cooperation and commitment among the security forces and civilian residents in the area to fight against criminality,” said Ltc. Glenn Loreto Caballero, commanding officer of 34th Infantry Brigade.
Masgal, who is a BIFF member under Karialan faction, has pending cases for violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
He was also allegedly involved in bombing attacks, liquidation and harassment of military detachment in the area. He also has seven counts of murder and attempted murder.
Authorities also seized one M14 rifle and one magazine loaded with nine live ammunition during the operation.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691618/clash-erupts-in-cotabato-while-serving-warrant-vs-biff-member/story/
"The success of the operation was manifested by the strong cooperation and commitment among the security forces and civilian residents in the area to fight against criminality,” said Ltc. Glenn Loreto Caballero, commanding officer of 34th Infantry Brigade.
Masgal, who is a BIFF member under Karialan faction, has pending cases for violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
He was also allegedly involved in bombing attacks, liquidation and harassment of military detachment in the area. He also has seven counts of murder and attempted murder.
Authorities also seized one M14 rifle and one magazine loaded with nine live ammunition during the operation.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691618/clash-erupts-in-cotabato-while-serving-warrant-vs-biff-member/story/
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