Kalinaw News: Murder suspect neutralized through a joint JTF Central and PNP operation in Alamada, North Cotabato

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 12, 2021): Murder suspect neutralized through a joint JTF Central and PNP operation in Alamada, North Cotabato



Camp Siongco, Maguindanao – A wanted person facing three warrants of arrest for the case of murder was neutralized in a joint law enforcement operation undertaken by Joint Task Force Central and the Philippine National Police in Sitio Kabugan, Barangay Guiling, Alamada town of Cotabato on April 10, 2021.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Edgardo L. Vilchez Jr., the Commanding Officer of 34th Infantry “Reliable” Battalion, the elements of 34IB and composite teams from Alamada and Banisilan Municipal Police Stations (MPS) jointly implemented the serving of three arrest warrants for murder against Bayan Guila Dumila alias Boy Army. “While our security forces served the arrest warrants, they were fired upon by the suspect that prompted the arresting elements to return fire. Firefight ensued for about two minutes that resulted to the neutralization of the target personality and recovery of two high powered firearms and other items”, Lt. Col. Vilchez Jr. said.

Brigadier General Roberto S. Capulong, the 602nd Infantry “Liberator” Brigade Commander disclosed that two (2) M14 rifles, four (4) Magazines for M14, 116 rounds 7.62mm ammunition, and one (1) barrel of Cal .50 Barret Rifle were recovered by the troops in the said law enforcement operation. “The seized rifles are now under the safekeeping of Alamada MPS while the remains of the suspect was turned-over to the bereaved family”, BGen. Capulong stressed.

Meanwhile, Major General Juvymax R. Uy PA, Commander of JTF Central and 6th Infantry Division commended the joint efforts the PNP and JTF Central personnel. “The JTF Central is committed to assist our counterparts from the PNP in the conduct of law enforcement operations within our Joint Area of Operation. This is a vivid example of an effective teamwork of all security forces through close coordination and constant collaboration”, MGen. Uy added.



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