Kalinaw News: Mayor cites Improvised Explosive Device tipster that saved civilians

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 6, 2020): Mayor cites Improvised Explosive Device tipster that saved civilians

Mati City, Davao Oriental – On October 4, 2020 a joint intelligence operation conducted by personnel of 701st Infantry (Kagitingan) Brigade, 104th Military Intelligence Company, 28th Infantry Battalion and Mati City PNP led by Cpt Dexter M Nabora (MI) PA, recovered five (5) IEDs at vicinity Sitio Banahaw, Brgy Central, Mati City.

Mayor Michelle Marie Denise N. Rabat of Mati City condemned the treacherous NPA terrorists for putting the lives of the people of Mati in danger particularly the residents of Sitio Banahaw.

“I thank my concerned constituents for tipping the location of the 5 IEDs to our military. Let’s unite and cooperate as I encourage all people of Mati to report NPA illegal activities such as this planting of IEDs. I invite all remaining NPAs to surrender and be a part of this peaceful city.”

Col Krishnamurti A Mortela, Brigade Commander of 701st Brigade also expressed his gratitude to the tipster on the location of the IEDs in the said barangay.

“I commend the personnel of my Brigade who worked hand in hand with the residents of Sitio Banahaw, Brgy. Sentral, Mati City that made possible the recovery of the IEDs”, Col Mortela added.

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