Posted to Kalinaw News (May 16, 2021): 2 BIFF militants killed in a relentless military offensives in Maguindanao
Camp Navarro, Zamboanga City –Two members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed during an encounter with the military on May 16, 2021. According to Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command, the troops of the Joint Task Force Central were conducting focused military operation when they encountered the terrorists in Barangay Mao, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao at about 6:00 a.m.
A firefight ensued which lasted for 10 minutes. The rebels believed to be members of BIFF-Karialan Faction led by Mohiden Animbang, AKA Karialan, were scampered in different directions. Major General Juvymax Uy, Commander, Joint Task Force Central said no casualty was listed on the government side while two enemies were killed during the clash. While scouring the encounter site, operating troops discovered two enemy foxholes believed to have been dug by the enemy a few months ago.
The troops also recovered the cadavers of the two slain terrorists, one bandolier with two long magazines for an M16 rifle with 50 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, two civilian backpacks with personal belongings, one broken handguard of an M16 rifle, and assorted foodstuff. The troops continue to scour the area. From January 2021 to date, 89 BIFF terrorists were neutralized, 41 were killed while 48 surrendered. In addition, the JTF Central also listed 56 firearms gains, 52 are high-powered and four are low-powered firearms.
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