Kalinaw News: CTG officers, Yunit Milisya members neutralized in Cotabato clash

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 9, 2022): CTG officers, Yunit Milisya members neutralized in Cotabato clash

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – Four communist terrorist group personalities were neutralized during an armed confrontation in South Cotabato, Friday evening, April 8, 2022.

Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central said troops of the 5th Special Forces Battalion conducted a checkpoint operation at Sitio Limite, Upper Maculan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato to possibly intercept the tax implementing group of the Guerilla Front Musa, Far South Mindanao Region.

“Our intelligence operatives were strictly monitoring the movements of the group. Due to the development of our intel operations, troops organized a checkpoint and successfully intercepted four CTG personalities onboard two motorcycles, however, one of the suspects immediately fired upon the government forces which led to an armed confrontation,” Maj. Gen. Uy said.

The firefight resulted in the deaths of four CTG personalities later identified as Ariel Moca Lasib, a.k.a. Jenrose/Hadi, 2nd Deputy Secretary of GF Musa; Johndel Limosnero, a.k.a. Butod, Supply Officer of GF Musa; and alias Rex and Nomer, both members of the Yunit Milisya.

Seized from their possession were four cal. 45 pistols, three improvised explosive devices, and several communication equipments.

“Amid the preparations for the upcoming national and local elections, your armed forces continue to conduct focused and civil-military operations to ensure the safety and security of the people,” Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said.

“Rest assured that with the support from the local government and the populace, we will be able to sustain the peace and order here in Mindanao,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. added.

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