By Jong Cadion
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (August 28, 2017) - Soldiers of the Joint Task
Force Marawi were able to intercept ten (10) members of the Daesh-inspired
Maute terror group on board two motorized pump boats who attempted to sneak
into the main battle area at 2:30am Monday (August 28), military official said.
Western
Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) information officer Cpt Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed
that a three-hour firefight and pursuit operations immediately ensued between
forces of the Joint Task Group Lawa and the fleeing terrorists. At 5am, upon
searching the area, troops were able to recover five dead bodies of the enemy;
one M16 rifle; and one motorized pump boat.
Cpt Petinglay
said that the troops were also able to shoot and neutralize five more
terrorists but however were not able to recover the dead bodies. One of the
pump boats was also seen sinking during the pursuit operation.
As of this
report, patrolling soldiers and policemen are still looking for the dead bodies
and sunken boat, Cpt. Petinglay added.
"The
recent accomplishment of our ground forces only shows the successful
coordination made by our troops and the local government units," said
Lieutenant General Carlito G Galvez, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao
Command.
"The
plan of the terrorists was earlier reported to us that is why it was easier for
patrolling special forces riverine units and maritime policemen to detect and
neutralize the movement."
"Let
this be a warning to those who have the intention to escape and to enter, our
troops are ready for you," added LtGen Galvez. "We will get
definitely get you."
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