Posted to the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Jul 29, 2023): Troops, Dawlah Islamiya clash in Maguindanao
ZAMBOANGA. Government troops recover high-powered firearms and other war materials after a clash during a law enforcement operation against Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorists in Tabungao village, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur. A photo handout shows the firearms and other war materials the troops have recovered during the clash. (SunStar Zamboanga)
GOVERNMENT troops have recovered high-powered firearms and other war materials after a clash during a law enforcement operation against Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorists in Maguindanao del Sur, the military reported Friday, July 28, 2023.
The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said the clash ensued while the 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) troops and policemen were on joint operation to serve arrest warrants against DI members in Tabungao village, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday, July 26.
“While operating troops were approaching the targets’ location, they encountered more or less ten fully-armed personalities,” the Westmincom said.
“A short firefight ensued, after which the enemies scampered in different directions, bringing their casualties with them,” the Westmincom added.
The Westmincom identified the subject of the joint warrant of arrest operation Jaffer Mariano and Solaiman Nilong of the DI-Hassan group for murder; Russel Mamo and Zaidee Jade Nilong of the DI-Maguid group for direct assault with attempted murder; Tonto Akmad, Katendeg Mustapha, Candao Illa, and Amir Aparudo for robbery with homicide; and, Banjo Tanto and Candao Tantong Kabalo for frustrated murder.
The troops scoured the clash site and recovered high-powered firearms and other war materials.
The firearms include two caliber 7.62- millimeter (MM) rifles, one M-60 machine gun, one 5.56-mm M16A1 rifle, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one caliber .50 sniper rifle, three short and one long magazines for M16 rifle, three commercial radios, one bandolier, and assorted ammunition.
Meanwhile, the government troops have also rescued 10 civilians at the clash site. Of the 10, seven were children, while the three others were women, believed to be relatives of the DI group members.
They were turned over to the village officials of Tabungao for identification and proper disposition.
Lieutenant General Roy Galido, commander of Westmincom, said this operation is a result of the excellent cooperation between the military and police.
“We are one with our partners in preventing lawless elements from wreaking serious violence or other criminality in the communities,” he added. (SunStar Zamboanga)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1968191/zamboanga/local-news/troops-dawlah-islamiya-clash-in-maguindanao
GOVERNMENT troops have recovered high-powered firearms and other war materials after a clash during a law enforcement operation against Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorists in Maguindanao del Sur, the military reported Friday, July 28, 2023.
The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said the clash ensued while the 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) troops and policemen were on joint operation to serve arrest warrants against DI members in Tabungao village, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday, July 26.
“While operating troops were approaching the targets’ location, they encountered more or less ten fully-armed personalities,” the Westmincom said.
“A short firefight ensued, after which the enemies scampered in different directions, bringing their casualties with them,” the Westmincom added.
The Westmincom identified the subject of the joint warrant of arrest operation Jaffer Mariano and Solaiman Nilong of the DI-Hassan group for murder; Russel Mamo and Zaidee Jade Nilong of the DI-Maguid group for direct assault with attempted murder; Tonto Akmad, Katendeg Mustapha, Candao Illa, and Amir Aparudo for robbery with homicide; and, Banjo Tanto and Candao Tantong Kabalo for frustrated murder.
The troops scoured the clash site and recovered high-powered firearms and other war materials.
The firearms include two caliber 7.62- millimeter (MM) rifles, one M-60 machine gun, one 5.56-mm M16A1 rifle, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one caliber .50 sniper rifle, three short and one long magazines for M16 rifle, three commercial radios, one bandolier, and assorted ammunition.
Meanwhile, the government troops have also rescued 10 civilians at the clash site. Of the 10, seven were children, while the three others were women, believed to be relatives of the DI group members.
They were turned over to the village officials of Tabungao for identification and proper disposition.
Lieutenant General Roy Galido, commander of Westmincom, said this operation is a result of the excellent cooperation between the military and police.
“We are one with our partners in preventing lawless elements from wreaking serious violence or other criminality in the communities,” he added. (SunStar Zamboanga)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1968191/zamboanga/local-news/troops-dawlah-islamiya-clash-in-maguindanao
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