Kalinaw News: Unexploded ordnance found in Sultan Kudarat

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 17, 2020): Unexploded ordnance found in Sultan Kudarat

CAMP Siongco, Maguindanao – An unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered in the vicinity of Sitio San Roque, Barangay Sto Niño in Bagumbayan town of Sultan Kudarat, last Sunday Morning Sep. 13.

The said UXO was seen by a certain Renanty Abunda, a resident of the said place about 9:00 in the morning. Immediately, a team from the 7th Infantry Battalion together with the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team proceeded to the area. Upon technical evaluation by the 3rd EOD Team, it was determined that the UXO recovered, was made from 105mm ammunition.

“The unexploded ordnance might be used for bombing attempts and terroristic acts if not recovered,” Major General Juvymax R. Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central and 6th Infantry Division said.

The Commander is appealing to the people to immediately report to proper authorities findings of unexploded ordnance and other suspected items to avoid accidents.

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