The Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) has carried out an intensified and focused military operation against the terror groups, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Dawlah Islamiya Terrorist Group (DITG) in the different areas of Maguindanao that commenced last November 14, 2019.
It has come to the attention of JTFC that these terror groups are planning to conduct series of terror attacks in the different provinces of Central Mindanao as reported by the concerned civilians.
Since the operation started, improvised explosive devices were recovered successively in the municipalities of Shariff Saydonna Mustapha, Datu Piang, Shariff Aguak, Guindulungan, and Datu Anggal Midtimbang in Maguindanao province. Several firearms and a makeshift gun and IED-making factory were also found at the engagement areas and withdrawal routes of the terror groups eluding the government troops.
As of December 4, at least 34 IEDs rigged and ready to be blown were recovered and safely disrupted by the troops on the ground. Several IEDs with unexploded ordnance and IED-making components were also recovered.
As the troops were pursuing the terror groups, high and low powered firearms were also recovered, to wit: 4 M16 rifles, 1 caliber 45 pistol, 1 K2 rifle, 2 M14 rifles, 2 homemade calibre 50 Barret, 2 M203 grenade launchers, 1 M79 grenade launcher, 1 homemade rocket propelled grenade launcher, one 60mm mortar, 1 shot gun, and one 9mm Ingram submachine gun.
The terror groups suffered more casualties from an initial report of 3 dead bodies found last November 26. Based on the report on the ground, a total of 14 members of the terror groups were confirmed dead and 7 were wounded.
In the efforts to stop the radical extremist groups from sowing fear and violence in the peace-loving communities in Maguindanao, three JTFC troopers have been killed during the combat operations with the BIFF and DITG. There were also 8 other government troops wounded from gunshots and IED blasts.
The recoveries in the on-going operation are manifestations that the JTFC is relentless in stopping terrorism in Maguindanao and its neighbouring provinces. With the utilization of air, artillery and armor assets during ground operations, the JTFC has continuously gained ground as these terror groups are feeling the pressure of our government troops. It is also evident in the recovery of numerous IEDs planted by the terrorists purposely to harm our troops in a desperate move to overpower them.
While the operation is on-going, the JTFC continuously coordinates with the local government units and concerned local government agencies in the municipalities regarding the displaced families affected by the operation. These families were brought to safer grounds to ensure their safety.
The vigilance of our troops has also prevented these groups from using these IEDs to wreak havoc and disturb the peace in the communities especially during celebratory events.
The JTFC expresses its gratitude for the continuous support and cooperation of the different stakeholders, the LGUs, the local community, and the PNP that complemented our efforts to counter the radical extremists and terror groups in the area of operation.“I am also urging the people in the communities for their cooperation and support in our fight against terrorism and work together progressively for peace and order in the region.” Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon stated.
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