“While our troops from the 12th Division Reconnaissance Company were conducting mobile patrol at Sitio Bohe Bekew, Barangay Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo around 6:25 in the morning, today, a roadside IED exploded which resulted in the wounding of one of our valiant soldiers and one civilian,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
The two were immediately given first aid and evacuated to a hospital in Lamitan for further medical treatment.
“The victims are now in stable condition,” said Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Commander of the Joint Task Force Basilan.
Reinforcing troops are currently conducting clearing and pursuit operations to possibly locate the perpetrators.
“We continue to exhaust all efforts to assist the police in the conduct of the investigation to identify the perpetrators of the incident,” Brig. Gen. Gobway added.
Intelligence monitoring is bolstered to avert the recurrence of such a tragic event.
Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. expressed his condemnation of the horrendous act of the malefactors.
“The Abu Sayyaf Group tends to conduct desperate attacks since their
weakened manpower and capability can no longer withstand the military’s all-out
offensives. They engage in inhumane attacks to gain popularity and to show off
their potentials. So, I urge the peace-loving people of Basilan to remain
vigilant and immediately report any suspicious person or object in their
vicinity. Do not allow the evil-doers to destroy the peace and tranquility in
your respective community. Rest assured that your armed forces will
persistently work toward for everyone to enjoy the lasting peace and
sustainable development,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. further stated. (By JONG
CADION with reports and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)
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