Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 1, 2022): Two Local Terrorists Neutralized, War Materials Seized in South Cotabato Clash (By Eunica Estrobello)
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 1, 2022
Two members of the Daulah Islamiyah were killed during an armed confrontation with the troops of the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion in Barangay Lapu, Polomolok, South Cotabato on Monday morning, January 31, 2022.
“Based on the report from the ground, troops were conducting clearing operations when they chanced upon heavily armed men believed to be members of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maguid Group (DI-MG) under Zaiden Jade Nilong, a.k.a. Aliboy. A gunfight ensued which lasted for about five minutes. This resulted in the deaths of two enemies and recovery of several war materials. The enemies then withdrew bringing along other casualties with them,” Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr. said.
According to Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, the two were identified as Zypol Nilong and Salahuddin Usman, active members of the DI-Maguid Group under Nilong. Troops continue to scour the area and pursue the fleeing enemies.
Brig. Gen. Pedro Balisi, Jr., Commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade commended the troops of the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion under Lt. Col. Raymond Rapi for successfully thwarting the terror plans of the group. He also said that the manpower and capability of the Daulah Islamiyah is continuously dwindling. “The Daulah Islamiyah is nearing to its end,” the Brigade Commander added.
Further, while clearing the encounter site, troops recovered several materials including two M16 rifles, ninety rounds of 5.56mm Ball ammunition, one rifle grenade, IED components, communication equipment, foodstuff, cooking utensils, and personal belongings.
Maj. Gen. Uy reiterated that the military is not pro-battle. “As much as possible, we don’t want to take away the lives of these people for they have families too. That is why we continuously urge them to come out and we will help them start a new life with their loved ones,” the two-star general said.
The recovered remains of the two slain enemies were turned over to the barangay officials of Lapu for proper disposition while the recovered war materials were placed under the custody of the 3rd Scout Ranger Company for safekeeping.
“The Western Mindanao Command, through all the Joint Task Forces, continues to intensify its military operations to preempt the menaces of society from creating havoc in the communities. Rest assured that we will never falter,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. stated.
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