From the Manila Times (May 24, 2022): Member of terrorist group slain in Maguindanao
A suspected member of the Daulah Islamiyah-Turaife Group group has been killed during close air support by the Philippine military in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao.
Photos from 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division, Philippine Army Facebook
Photos from 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division, Philippine Army Facebook
Photos from 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division, Philippine Army Facebook
Photos from 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division, Philippine Army Facebook
Photos from 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division, Philippine Army Facebook
In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Army's 6th Infantry Division (6ID) said its unit, along with the Joint Task Force Central, conducted a preemptive military operation against the group that were allegedly harassing communities.
The slain rebel was identified as Sadam Salandang alias Sadam.
He is also an alleged member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Karialan Faction under alias Robot, according to the military.
The slain rebel was identified as Sadam Salandang alias Sadam.
He is also an alleged member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Karialan Faction under alias Robot, according to the military.
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According to Lt.Col. Charlie Banaag, 6IB commander, the body was turned over to local officials of Datu Salibo for proper burial.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Eduardo Gubat, commander of JTF Central and acting 6ID commander, said there was an encounter after the group allegedly harassed residents of Sitio Patawali in Barangay Ganta.
"Our troops from 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion under Lt. Col. Charlie Banaag responded immediately to secure the populace from this terrorist group. Also, Field Artillery conducted indirect fire aimed at the place where they were hiding," he said.
"Their forces were further weakened after close air support was conducted in the right place of the target. This happened because we do not want to disturb the peace, order and security enjoyed by those who live there," he added.
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State troops recovered two M16A1 rifles; an M203 grenade launcher; a Garand rifle; two carbines; a Barret cal.50; three magazines of M16; 12 pieces of IED main charge; 19 pieces blasting cap improvised; a bandolier; a basic phone;19 pieces bag pack; 11 pieces 9 volt batteries; 13 pieces of hammock; and several ammunition.
The affected residents who were displaced are temporarily housed at daycare centers in their barangay, 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade commander Col. Oriel Pangcog said.
According to Lt.Col. Charlie Banaag, 6IB commander, the body was turned over to local officials of Datu Salibo for proper burial.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Eduardo Gubat, commander of JTF Central and acting 6ID commander, said there was an encounter after the group allegedly harassed residents of Sitio Patawali in Barangay Ganta.
"Our troops from 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion under Lt. Col. Charlie Banaag responded immediately to secure the populace from this terrorist group. Also, Field Artillery conducted indirect fire aimed at the place where they were hiding," he said.
"Their forces were further weakened after close air support was conducted in the right place of the target. This happened because we do not want to disturb the peace, order and security enjoyed by those who live there," he added.
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State troops recovered two M16A1 rifles; an M203 grenade launcher; a Garand rifle; two carbines; a Barret cal.50; three magazines of M16; 12 pieces of IED main charge; 19 pieces blasting cap improvised; a bandolier; a basic phone;19 pieces bag pack; 11 pieces 9 volt batteries; 13 pieces of hammock; and several ammunition.
The affected residents who were displaced are temporarily housed at daycare centers in their barangay, 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade commander Col. Oriel Pangcog said.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/24/news/member-of-terrorist-group-slain-in-maguindanao/1844830
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