Kalinaw News: Series of Military operations of 10th Infantry Division, yield seven firearms

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 1, 2021): Series of Military operations of 10th Infantry Division, yield seven firearms

MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO – Successful series of intensified military operations, surrender, and revelation of former rebels in the area of 10th Infantry “Agila” Division from November 28-30, 2021 has resulted in the recovery of seven firearms and subversive documents of its ground units.

73rd Infantry Battalion following a raid targeting Dismantled Guerilla Front Tala’s Secretary Meridio Sambilad alias Yoyong last November 28, 2021, at Sitio Bayabas, Barangay Tuyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province resulted in a 10-minute firefight and yielded (1) 9mm pistol with 19 rounds of ammo, and an M653 rifle by its K-9 unit.

Meanwhile, a revelation from Communist Terrorist Group’s Platoon Andoy Vice Commander alias Ram days after he was captured by the troops of 89th Infantry Battalion pointed to the location of (1) COLT M16 Rifle at Sitio Rancho, Barangay Kulaman Valley, Arakan, North Cotabato last November 29, 2021.

Also, (1) M16 Elisco rifle and (1) short magazine with 18 rounds of ammunition was surrendered to the troops of 72nd Infantry Battalion by Alias Ronel, Communist Terrorist Group courier and spotter under Guerilla Front 53 last November 29, 2021, at Brgy Pangao-an, Magpet, North Cotabato.

On the other hand, the Community Support Team of the 3rd Infantry Battalion in Quezon, Bukidnon facilitated the surrender of two Militiang Bayan members namely, Christian De Mesa Pancho and Roy Panes Lingco.

Along with them during their surrender are (1) improvised M79 Grenade Launcher, (1) caliber .38 revolver and, (1) caliber .357 revolver believed to be owned by Communist Terrorist Group’s Platun Bagsik under Guerilla Front Malaya of North Central Mindanao Regional Committee.

10th Infantry Division Commander MGen Ernesto C Torres Jr believes more firearms will be recovered under its area of responsibility by year-end due to the continuous positive effect of Executive Order no. 70 and its impact on the remaining sympathizers and members of the Communist Terrorist Group.

“The gains of Agila Division will continue to soar higher before the year ends, our ultimate accomplishment beyond the numbers of recovered firearms and other parameters is the growing number of former supporters working with the government for lasting peace and sustainable development geared towards conflict and insurgency-free communities.” MGen Torres said.

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