CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – An armed lawless group member was neutralized in an encounter with JTFC forces.
Lt. Col.Omar V Orozco , Commanding Officer of 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, reported that while conducting security operations in Sitio Kamanga, Barangay Laguilayan in Isulan town, his troops encountered 5 heavily armed lawless elements on 30 April 2020 at around 5:00 a.m.
During the exchange of gun fires, the armed men withdrew and retreated leaving the remains of their fallen member. One M1 Garrand rifle, 2 hand grenade and 2 caliber .45 pistols were recovered in the encounter site.
JTFC Commander, Maj. Gen. Carreon said that “while our forces remains in the frontlines against COVID19, JTFC will not let its guards down against all groups that are threats to the safety and security of the people in Central Mindanao. Let the death of the member of the lawless armed group serves as a stern warning to those who will try to exploit the current COVID19 crisis in executing their evil intentions”
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