Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 29, 2022): 5IB boils terror plans in Butig, Lanao Del Sur
Troops of the 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion launched a massive offensive against more or less 40 members of the ISIS Inspired – Dawlah Islamiya Maute Group under a certain ABDULLAH in the hinterlands of Brgy Ragayan, Butig, Lanao Del Sur in the morning of April 27, 2022.
The daring operation was based on information provided by the local populace. Weeks prior to the operation, residents from the area reported the presence of armed men in the mountainous part of Brgy Ragayan. Residents feared that the said group plans to disrupt the upcoming elections in Butig. Their revelations coincided with earlier reports received by the Army that the said armed group had been stockpiling construction materials and food supplies in the area.
The troops engaged the enemy in a 4-hour gun battle which started at 8:30 in the morning until noon. Artillery fires from the 1st Field Artillery 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion and close air support from two AW109 Attack Hellicopter of the Tactical Operations Group of the Philippine Air Force provided support to the engaged troops. The bloody encounter resulted to the neutralization of 5 DI-MG members and the recovery of four high powered firearms, an RPG, numerous rounds of ammunition, one improvised land mine and other war material.
Unfortunately, Cpl Rutenvic P. Jaralve Inf PA from Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against the terrorists while another trooper was slightly injured but in stable condition at the Army’s Medical Treatment Facility.
“The encounter is proof that the terrorists are out to disrupt the peace whenever they are capable. It is for this reason that the Army is aggressive in its counter-terrorist operations. We will never let them succeed. Despite the unfortunate loss of one of our brother in arms, we will never abandon the fight against terrorists wherever they may be. The passing of Cpl Jaralve will only strengthen our courage and determination to fight terrorists here in Lanao Del Sur. He will always be remembered and honored for his courage and dedication to duty.” said LTC ROMULUS B RABARA INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion.
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