Kalinaw News: Government troops clash with the armed lawless group in North Cotabato

From Kalinaw News (May 2, 2019): Government troops clash with the armed lawless group in North Cotabato



CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao – Combined troops of 34th Infantry Battalion and Midsayap MPS encountered with the armed lawless group (ALG) in Barangay Kapinpilan, Midsayap, North Cotabato on Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2019.

The security forces responded to the reported gunfires believed to be a rido between the ALG under Mama Macalimbol and Dule Dulua, member of 105th Base Command.

Accordingly, at around 1:30 p.m., clash between the two groups erupted, 500 meters away from the Patrol Base of 34th Infantry Battalion under the Alpha Company.

The troops immediately responded the clash site. While they were approaching the area, they were fired by the armed group, prompting the government forces retaliate.

An exchange of fire lasted for 15 minutes. That upon clearing the area, a certain Marlon Gemalo was apprehended, who was slightly wounded.

Recovered from his possision were one M14 rifle, magazines and ammunitions.

6th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana said that the 6th ID will not allow warring factions and other armed lawless groups to thrive in his area of responsibility as this will inhibit the peace and order in the peace-loving community of municipality of Midsayap.

He also commended the troops for their bravery in responding to the scene of the fire fight that prevented it to escalate further in the community.

The apprehended person and recovered items were turned over to Midsayap PNP for proper filing of appropriate charges against him.



Division Public Affairs Office 6th Infantry Division Philippine Army

Maj Arvin G Encinas
Chief, Public Affairs Office, 6ID, PA
Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
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