Saturday, September 5, 2020

WESTMINCOM: Soldiers clash with CTG in Sultan Kudarat

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Sep 3, 2020):  Soldiers clash with CTG in Sultan Kudarat

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City-September 2, 2020

While conducting security operations, troops of the 37th Infantry Battalion encountered more or less 10 communist terrorist group members at Sitio Basiawan, Barangay Datu Ito Andong, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat at 12:50 p.m., September 2.

“Our troops were verifying the conflagration that transpired in the area when they chanced upon the group thereat,” said Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, JTF Central Commander.

A gunfight ensued which lasted for 30 minutes after which the enemy withdrew to different directions.

The said encounter resulted in the wounding of one soldier while casualties on the enemy side are yet to be determined.

Troops continue to scour the area.

“Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, your armed forces continue to conduct focused and civil-military operations to ensure the safety and security of the people,” said Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., WestMinCom Commander.

“Rest assured that with the support from the local government and the populace, we will soon attain lasting peace and sustainable development here in Mindanao,” Maj. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. added.

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