Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Oct 5, 2021): 5IB seizes improvised explosives in Lumba Bayabao, Lanao del Sur
5IB SIEZES IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVES IN LUMBA BAYABAO, LANAO DEL SUR
Operating troops of the 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion conducted a raid on a reported hideout of an armed group in the remote barangay of Gadongan, Lumba Bayabao last 28 Sept 2021.
The troops responded to a report from a concerned citizens about the presence of more or less 10 armed men camped in the said area. An intense firefight ensued which lasted for almost 45 minutes until the said armed group withdrew leaving behind six improvised explosive devices, assorted ammunition for M14 and M16 assault rifles, a Night Vision Device, communication equipment, medical supplies, combat packs, foodstuff and subversive documents which included a detailed manual on the fabrication of improvised explosives devices (IED).
No one was hurt among the government forces while an undetermined number of wounded was reported on the enemy side.
"The Philippine Army will continue to relentlessly pursue and neutralize armed groups in the province of Lanao del Sur in order to protect the populace and preserve the peace. We will continue to do so untill all remaining members of the Dawla Islamiya Maute Group and Communist Terrorist Group have either been killed or have surrendered," said LTC ROMULUS B RABARA, Commanding Officer of 5IB.
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