Wednesday, March 4, 2020

WESTMINCOM: HPFAs, IEDs seized in encounter sites in Maguindanao

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Mar 4, 2020): HPFAs, IEDs seized in encounter sites in Maguindanao

Operating troops recovered high-powered firearms and improvised explosive devices in two areas where military troops previously clashed with the Daesh-inspired terrorist group.

While conducting combat clearing operation in Barangay Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao at 4:50pm on March 3, 2020, operating troops from the 57th Infantry Battalion discovered two IEDs made of jetmatic pump.

Said IEDs are placed in the custody of the 57IB for safe keeping and documentation.

Likewise, troops of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion recovered two high-powered firearms while continuously scouring the encounter site in Barangay Tuayan, Datu Hoffer, same province at 6 in the morning on March 4, 2020.

Seized were one 7.62mm improvised sniper rifle and one 5.56mm improvised rifle. Also recovered were several sacks of rice.

“Operating troops continue to scour the two areas of engagement while surgical operations are continuously being conducted in possible withdrawal route of the enemies,” said Col. Jose Narciso, commander of the 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade.

Troops are still pursuing the fleeing enemies.

“We are continuously gaining grounds and we remain steadfast in our efforts to crush down the remaining militants who refuse to return to the folds of the law,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, WestMinCom commander.

“Congratulations to our troops from the Joint Task Force Central led by my mistah, Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon. Carry on your good work,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.

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