Kalinaw News: Cadavers found in recovered BIFF camp

Posted to Kalinaw News (Mar 17, 2020): Cadavers found in recovered BIFF camp (By 6th Infantry Division)



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Three cadavers were found by the operating troops of 33rd Infantry Battalion under 601st Infantry Brigade at the hinterland of Barangay Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao last Friday morning, March 13, 2020.

The cadavers were discovered in an abandoned camp of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during clearing operation as the troops are running after the terror groups, who were subject of the Joint Task Force Central’s sustained and focused operations that started last March 2, 2020 at the adjoining municipalities of Ampatuan and Datu Hoffer in Maguindanao.

The abandoned camp has foxholes, huts and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) makeshift factory that can accommodate around 30 people.

The troops recovered an electric generator, water pump, unserviceable motorcycle, IED components, fertilizer, empty shells, and personal belongings.

“This is how heartless the terrorists are, they just leave their slain comrades behind,” said 601st Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Jose Narciso.

“We will continue with our focused military operations to penetrate BIFF lairs and totally eradicate their remaining members, for the people of Central Mindanao to savor lasting peace and sustainable development,” Col. Narciso added.

The Joint Task Force Central launched the operation backed with air and artillery support after the terror groups were reportedly conducting extortion activities and sowing fears at the civilian communities in Ampatuan town.

“The military counterterrorism operation will continue to pursue the terrorists responsible in sowing fear and violence in the communities after our troops had recovered these BIFF encampments,” said JTFC Commander Maj. Gen. Diosdado C. Carreon.

Maj. Gen. Carreon said the JTFC will remain on high alert as these terror groups were also planning to launch attacks against the troops and military installations.

[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace in the Philippines This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Contact us: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com]

https://www.kalinawnews.com/cadavers-found-in-recovered-biff-camp/