BIFF supporter killed in clash

From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Apr 22, 2023): BIFF supporter killed in clash

ZAMBOANGA. A supporter of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was killed in a clash with government troops in Dalembong village, Shariff Saidona Mustapah, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday, April 21. A photo handout shows an improvised explosive device and a caliber .45 pistol with magazine the troops recover after the clash. (SunStar Zamboanga)

A SUPPORTER of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was killed in a clash with government troops in Maguindanao del Sur, the military reported Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Major General Alex Rillera, Joint Task Force Central commander, said the clash happened around 11:20 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Dalembong village, Shariff Saidona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur.

Rillera said killed in the clash was Tugali Galmak alias Datu Guibo, a known supporter and courier of improvised explosive device (IED) of the BIFF.

He said the clash ensued when some 10 fully armed followers of Galmak opened fire prompting the joint elements of the 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) and Provincial Mobile Force Company-Maguindanao del Sur to retaliate while they were about to serve a warrant of arrest against Galmak.


Rillera said the BIFF scampered in different directions, leaving behind the remains of Galmak as well as a caliber .45 pistol with magazine and three rounds of ammunition, and an IED.

The remains of Galmak were turned over to Sharrif Saidona Mustapha Municipal Police Station for proper disposition, while the recovered war materials are under the custody of the 33IB for documentation.

Lieutenant General Roy Galido, Western Mindanao Command chief, lauded the Joint Task Force Central for their remarkable accomplishments in the campaign against terrorism, insurgency and other criminalities.

“Rest assured that we will continue to support the law enforcement operations of our partners to ensure the safety and security of the communities,” Galido said. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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