Headquarters, 68IB, 2ID, PA Brgy Abong-abong, Maluso, Basilan – On Sunday morning, a young Kaagapay officer dedicated his life for Basileños.
Second Lieutenant Jordan M. Alberio, a platoon leader of the 68th Infantry Battalion, was leading a team for a clearing operation in the hinterlands of Maluso, Basilan.
As they were trailing back to an overran encampment which they were able to secure on Saturday, March 14, Alberio accidentally stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), that resulted to his demise and wounding of two soldiers namely Cpl Jerome V Donato and Cpl Jessie C Nemir on Sunday, March 15.
Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Calosing, commanding officer of the 68th Infantry Battalion, said that Alberio’s platoon was dispatched to the area for an operation when the unit received several intelligence reports about the presence of the ISIS inspired terrorist group ASG in the remote area of Maluso and Sumisip municipalities both of Basilan province.
The reports stated that the ASG planning to conduct atrocities against the community in order to strew terror and to steal attention about their existence.
“To deter such vicious act, this unit immediately planned out preemptive measures through decisive and focus military operations backed up by information drive informing the public to be wary about the terrorist group,” Calosing said.
On March 13, this unit through the guidance and wisdom of Calosing, deployed one company, as main effort to carry on the mission supported by another one (1) Company and Scout Platoon.
One of the platoons under the Alfa Company was led by Alberio, who was tasked to clear one of the objectives believed to be the temporary harboring area of the enemy.
Early morning of March 15, the platoon conducted thorough scouring in the objective in order to clear the area for any enemy presence, unfortunately the troops accidentally stepped on an IED planted by the terrorist.
Said troops were immediately evacuated for proper medical attention after they were given first aid by the qualified combat first aider.
While on their way, Alberio succumbed to death due to his severe wounds and declared dead by Captain Al Rashid M. Jalaidi, MC PA, a doctor of the Medical Team of 101st Brigade. The other two wounded troops are now on Camp Navarro Hospital, WESTMINCOM, Zamboanga City and both stable and recovering from their wounds.
Alberio is a proud member of OPC (Centurion Virtus) 68 of 2017, a father to Kim Daniell and Grace and a husband to Mrs Nelly Alberio. He was a native of Balingasag, Misamis oriental. He died a hero serving the people of Basilan.
“His gallantry and heroism will be remembered forever. His ultimate sacrifice will not perish in vain. It will serve as our strength to continue our mandate in securing the safety of the people and maintaining the peace in Basilan no matter the circumstances,” Calosing said.
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