WESTMINCOM: Rangers, local terrorists clash in Sulu

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Aug 29, 2020): Rangers, local terrorists clash in Sulu

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City-August 29, 2020

Amid the conduct of intensified military operation, troops of the 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion encountered more or less 30 local terrorist group members at Sitio Baunoh Butong, Barangay Kabbon Takas, Patikul, Sulu at 9:55 a.m., August 29, 2020.

Said encounter lasted for about 30 minutes after which enemy withdrew to unknown direction.

“Our troops are in pursuit of the evading local terrorists in the hinterlands of Patikul,” said Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, JTF Sulu Commander.

While conducting focused military operation, troops of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion engaged with the same group in the same barangay.

The armed confrontation resulted in the death of one soldier and the wounding of seven others.

“I urge the peace-loving people of Mindanao to offer prayers for our operating troops, for the fallen and his bereaved family, for the speedy recovery of the wounded, and for everyone’s safety,” said Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., WestMinCom Commander.

While conducting clearing operation, troops recovered one enemy cadaver and one R4 with M203.

“While we continue to employ more pressure on the enemies, we also encourage them to lay down their arms and return to the mainstream society,” Maj. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. added.

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