Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Dec 9, 2020): 7 armed BIFF members nabbed in Maguindanao
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- December 9, 2020The WestMinCom Commander stated that operating troops apprehended seven armed members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters at Sitio Barugot, Barangay Mother Tuayan, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao on December 8, 2020.
Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command said that while conducting a combat clearing operation in the said area, troops of the 40th Infantry Battalion intercepted seven armed personalities who introduced themselves as members of the 105th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces at 12:15 p.m.
“When our troops asked for any proof that they are legitimate members of the said group, subject personalities failed to show their identification which prompted the troops to apprehend them and confiscate their firearms and other war materials,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr.
Said personalities were then brought to Maguindanao PNP for proper disposition.
40IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Rogelio Gabi said that the operating troops confiscated two M1 Garand rifles, one M14 rifle, one M4, and other war materials.
“The recovered war materials were placed under the custody of the Division Tactical Command Post (TCP) at the Old Provincial Capitol, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao for safekeeping.
Meanwhile, 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade Officer-in-Charge Col. Ferdinand Lacadin said, "I directed the 40IB and 1st Mechanized Battalion to continuously conduct combat clearing operations in the area to possibly neutralize more BIFF militants”.
Further, Joint Task Force Central Commander Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy commended the operating troops for remaining vigorous and determined in sustaining the peace in central Mindanao.
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