Terrorist group member killed in clash with troops in Maguindanao

From Malaya Business Insight (Sep 26, 2023): Terrorist group member killed in clash with troops in Maguindanao (By Victor Reyes)

A MEMBER of the terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah-Hassan Group was killed in a clash with government troops in Maguindanao del Sur, the military reported.

The military added an M14 rifle, an M79 rifle, a cal. 45 submachine gun, two improvised explosive devices, radio, two cellphones, and personal belongings were recovered.

Lt. Col. Ronaldo Mamangun, commander of the Army’s 40th Infantry Battalion, named the slain terrorist as Mermo Mling.

Troops from the 40th IB were conducting a combat operation when they clashed with Mling and his companions at 6:28 a.m. in Sitio Mayan, Barangay Labu-labu II in Datu Hoffer town.

The fight continued in Barangay Poblacion in Ampatuan, also in Maguindanao del Sur, where the terrorists fled.

During clearing operations, troops recovered the remains of Mling, the war materiel and the personal belongings of the encountered terrorists.

Pursuit operations are ongoing against the fleeing members of the group, headed by Nasser Guinaed.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, commended the soldiers involved in the successful operation.

“Your soldiers will always be vigilant to ensure that our countrymen, the innocent civilians will be protected from the violence of this terrorist group,” said Rillera.

The Daulah Islamiyah-Hassan Group, one of the terrorist groups operating in central Mindanao, is blamed for numerous atrocities, including bombings.

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