Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): 90IB recovered unexploded explosive ordnance in Pikit, Cotabato
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – An unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) was accidentally discovered by army troops in Sitio Malik, Barangay Balungis, Pikit, Cotabato on January 22, 2021.
Report reaching Major General Juvymax R. Uy, Commander of 6th Infantry (KAMPILAN) Division and Joint Task Force Central disclosed that the UXO (Rifle Grenade) was sighted by the Alpha Company of 90th Infantry (BIGKIS LAHI) Battalion conducting foot patrol at about 1:30 in the afternoon.
Immediately, the troops cordoned the area and requested the personnel from the 35th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EODT) to conduct area panelling and assessment.
The explosive was properly disposed by the EODT at around 4:00 p.m. according to Maj. Gen Uy, it was timely discovered by our troops and once again contributed in our fight against terrorism and maintain peace and order in Cotabato Province.
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