WESTMINCOM: 2 LTG members neutralized in mounted offensives

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): 2 LTG members neutralized in mounted offensives

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- May 20, 2020

Military troops neutralized two enemies in the mounted offensives against the Local Terrorist Group operating in Maguindanao on May 18.

Soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion ferociously fought the group of Saga Indong, Mahdi Adam, and alias Zan under Karialan faction in Barangay Lower Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan at 7:50pm on Monday.

Ground forces neutralized LTG members Salamat Kutin, brother of alias Zan, and Nasruden Akmad in the five-hour clash. Two more fighters, identified as alias Amad and Saudi, incurred gunshot wounds.

The mechanized company delivered fire and fought anew against 10 enemies led by Samuel Panigas in said barangay at 9:10pm. Another twenty-minute clash ensued between combat troops and fighters in said barangay five minutes after.

Mortar teams of the 57th Infantry Battalion, meanwhile, delivered fire towards the enemy location in Sitio Lagasan, Barangay Elian, Datu Saudi Ampatuan at 7:52pm. Combat troops further engaged in a two-hour gunfight with 20 enemies, led by Pahad Adam, Saudara Malik, and Zainoden Kiaro.

Combat troops of the 57IB discovered enemy tracks and empty shells of ammunition following clearing operations in Barangays Pagatin 1 and Sambulawan, Datu Salibo at 6am on Tuesday.

At 7:30pm yesterday, the 1st Mech Bn cleared the engagement site in Sitio Lining, Barangay Lower Salbu.

Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, Joint Task Force Central commander, said the ground forces build up their pursuit and combat operations against Daesh-inspired fighters.

“Offensives are mounted to derail enemy movement and hostile plans which may hamper the security and enforcement of community quarantine in the area,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“The military continues its relentless efforts to quell terrorism and lawlessness with its sustained campaign for peace and progress,” he added.

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