From Kalinaw News (May 4, 2023): Troops recover high-powered firearm following clash in Lanao del Sur
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – May 4, 2023Army troops recovered a high-powered firearm following a short armed confrontation with members of the Daulah Islamiyah-Lanao (DI-Lanao) on Tuesday afternoon, May 2.
Troops of the 51st Infantry Battalion acted on a report that DI-Lanao leader Abu Zacariah was sighted traveling onboard a white Mitsubishi Adventure. A vehicular patrol was conducted to search for the subject vehicle. Operating troops saw the subject vehicle parked along the road in Barangay Gadongan, Pualas, Lanao del Sur.
While checking on the veracity of the information, more or less ten DI-Lanao members opened fire. The armed confrontation lasted shortly after which the enemies scampered in different directions.
No one was hurt on the government side while the casualties on the enemy side are yet to be determined.
Troops scoured the clash site and recovered one M60 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) with 140 rounds of ammunition.
According to Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, Commander of Joint Task Force ZamPeLan, troops are in pursuit of the fleeing terror group members to prevent them from creating havoc in the peaceful communities.
Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commended the troops of JTF ZamPeLan for their prompt response to the report. “Rest assured that we will continue our deliberate efforts to clear the communities from threat.
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