Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 16, 2021): 2 BIFF militants killed in a relentless military offensives in Maguindanao
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – May 16, 2021Two members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed during an encounter with the military on May 16, 2021.
“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., Sunday,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
A firefight ensued which lasted for 10 minutes after which the enemies, believed to members of the BIFF-Karialan Faction led by Mohiden Animbang, a.k.a. Karialan, scampered in different directions.
According to Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of the Joint Task Force Central, 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.
“I directed more troops to reinforce the engaged units and establish blockade on the enemy withdrawal routes to ensure that no terrorist will escape from the pursuing forces,” said Maj. Gen. Uy.
Troops continue to scour the area.
“I commend the forces of the Joint Task Force Central for the unrelenting efforts to eliminate the terrorists in central Mindanao,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr.
“We are confident that with the support of our partners and stakeholders, we will soon be able to totally eradicate the menaces of society,” the commander added.
From January 2021 to date, a total of 89 BIFF terrorists were neutralized, 41 of which were killed and 48 surrendered. In addition, the JTF Central also listed a total of 56 firearms gains, 52 of which are high-powered and four are low-powered.
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