Troops of the 57th Infantry Battalion deployed in Barangay Talibadok, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao were fired upon at 8:55pm, May 3, 2020.
Said troops were deployed to support the Interagency Task Force in the implementation of community quarantine in the area when they were fired upon by undetermined number of BIFF militants.
An exchange of gunfire ensued which lasted for 45 minutes with the government incurring two killed and one wounded in action, while undetermined on the enemy.
Battle casualties were immediately extricated and evacuated to the nearest hospital.
"We are deeply saddened by the report that two of our brave soldiers were killed in action while performing their duties for the good of humanity," said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
"We will make sure that these terrorists, who are obviously desperate to strike back during this time when we are all working to defeat the corona virus, will pay for their treacherous acts," Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.
Troops continue to pursue the fleeing militants.
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