5 more MNLF fighters killed in Zamboanga City

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): 5 more MNLF fighters killed in Zamboanga City
 
Government security forces have killed another five Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters during an encounter in Barangay Sta. Barbara, Zamboanga City Tuesday afternoon.

This took place around 12:30 p.m., according to 1st Infantry Division spokesperson Capt. Jefferson Somera.

He added that the firefight lasted for more than 45 minutes.

Somera said that elements of "A" Company of the 44th Infantry Battalion and members of the PNP-Special Action Force were conducting clearing operations when government forces encountered an undetermined number of MNLF fighters in Barangay Sta. Barbara.

And when the smoke cleared, five MNLF fighters laid dead.

Somera said that they have captured two M-16 automatic rifles and one shotgun.

Clearing operations are still ongoing.

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