From Kalinaw News (Dec 23, 2022): Improvised Explosive Device recovered in Maimbung, Sulu
MAIMBUNG, SULU – On December 21, 2022, the 41st Infantry “Partner for Peace” Battalion Troopers under the command of LTC MICHAEL P COLANTA INF (GSC) PA, Acting-Commanding Officer of this unit, recovered improvised explosive device (IED) components in Barangay Tubig Samin, Maimbung, Sulu Province.
A returning ASG member informed this unit that Abu Talha created and buried Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in the vicinity of Brgy Tubig Samin, Maimbung, Sulu. The informant also disclosed that he was one of the Abu Sayyaf Group members who buried the IED while he was a member of the organization. He also stated that he is willing to accompany the troops and point out the IEDs’ locations.
After receiving the information, the unit took measures to verify its veracity. After establishing its veracity, the unit planned and executed clearing operations at the specified location and IED recovery.
On the morning of December 21, 2022, 41IIB soldiers led by 1st Lt. Leonard V. Villanueva, Commanding Officer of Charlie Company, conducted immediate clearing operations. In the vicinity of Barangay Tubig Samin, Maimbung, Sulu, the 41IB recovered four (4) improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one (1) pipe bomb, three (3) non-electric blasting cups, and three (3) improvised grenades.
On the same day, LTC Colanta, MPS Maimbung, and the 37th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team traveled to the location to extract the recovered item and other IED components in a safe manner.
The 41st Infantry “Partner for Peace” troopers will continue to pursue the remaining terrorists to bring them back into the folds of the law while sustaining the harmonious relationship and support gained from our partners, stakeholders, and local populace in order to create an environment conducive to sustainable development and lasting peace in the province of Sulu, particularly in the Municipality of Maimbung.
Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. e-mail: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com
https://www.kalinawnews.com/improvised-explosive-device-recovered-in-maimbung-sulu/
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