Military troops seized firearms of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters following a clash in Maguindanao on April 4.
Soldiers from 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 37th Infantry Battalion, and 64th Division Reconnaissance Company engaged 10 BIFF members in Barangay Tina, Shariff Aguak at 1pm on Thursday.
The gunfight resulted in the seizure of an M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, a Barret, and components of Anti-Personnel Mines.
Despite of danger and rigid terrain, the troops were able to get closer with the enemy position, resulting in a 15-minute exchange of gunfire.
The sustained offensives that started last April 3 resulted in the neutralization of four BIFF/DITG members and the wounding of 11 others.
Meanwhile, two soldiers got wounded in the recent clash in Barangay Tina town of Shariff Aguak at around 7:40am on April 5 .
“We will continue our focused military operations against peace spoilers in the Liguasan Marsh, the SPMS Box, and other parts of the area of responsibility to ensure a peaceful and secured community,” said Major General Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Central Commander.
“Deliberate operations and pursuit on BIFF factions continue on the ground. Our forces heavily engage terrorists, who are weakened by the losses they incurred from the series of armed engagements,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief.
http://www.westmincom.com/biffs-firearms-explosive-components-seized-after-clash-in-maguindanao/
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