CAMP GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – Fire fight erupted between the combined troops of Marine Battalion Landing Team-7 (MBLT-7) and North Upi Municipal Police Station with the armed lawless group under Rusty Kanda in Brgy Blesong, North Upi, Maguindanao on August 12, 2018.
The fire-fight transpired at around 6:00 o’clock in the morning with more or less 13 fully armed men when the subject resisted for arrest.
Rusty Kanda has a pending case for violation of RA 9165 comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002 and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
The fire-fight lasted for 20 minutes, followed with intermittent fires from the enemy.
No one was hurt on the security forces, but believed to have body counts on the enemy side.
“We will sustain our support to other agencies on the conduct of law enforcement support operation against any threat groups in the society”, Brigadier General Cirilito E. Sobejana, Commander Joint Task Force Central said.
Brigadier General Sobejana also expressed his gratitude to the residents of North Upi by providing vital information for the arrest of the suspect. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/08/14/law-enforcement-troops-clash-with-lawless-group-in-maguindanao/
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