Military surgical operation killed 20 BIFF Terrorists in Maguindanao

An Homemade bombs, an Islamic State flag, fatigue uniforms and others items that were recovered after an encounter and  cadavers of slain BIFF militants in Brgy. Inaladan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha. Among those dead bodies, one is believed to be a foreigner with a semblance of a Middle Eastern National. (Photo by Mark Navales)

Maguindanao---After three days of intensive military operation against the Daesh-Inspired terror group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), today the number of neutralized BIFF terrorists have reached to 20 killed and wounding 11 more militants in the areas of Salibu-Pagatin-Mamasapano and Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao.

The troops of 40th Infantry Battalion headed by LtCol. Rogelio Gabi were able to recover the cadavers of slain BIFF militants in Brgy. Inaladan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha. Among those dead bodies, one is believed to be a foreigner with a semblance of a Middle Eastern National.

The neutralization of foreign national significantly reduces the capability of the terror group on training and manufacturing of Anti-Personnel Mines

Army warriors lead the three days of intensive military operation against the Daesh-Inspired terror group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Lt.Col Rogelio Gabi,(center) 40th Infantry Battalion commander looks  on while soldier inspects recovered homemade bombs. (Photo By; Mark Navales) 

Relentless military airstrikes and artillery fires were unleashed on focused military operation in Brgy Inaladan where the government troops encountered a number of terror group while the military clearing operation was conducted.

Government forces have identified 17 of the 20 eliminated BIFF members as Abdul Karim Kadil, Yusop Lakiman, alias Paks/Pagal, Yusop alias Bastardo, Musa alias USA, Dungadong alias Dong, Hamer Lakiman, Alladin Bagundong, Baser Abdula, Muhalidin Akob, Ansare Mukalir, Datokan Masala, Mutasir Manap, Kage Manap, Duang Ali , Mubarak Antoling, and Yusop Kadir.

Ground troops are still scouring the area to painstakingly identify the remains of three more BIFF militants. From the said encounter site, the troops were able also to recover several war paraphernalia and Anti-Personnel Mines.

Early dawn of March 11, 2019, The Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) launched a surgical air and artillery mission to clearly identify and confirmed targets of operation against the DAESH inspired terrorist group

The said operation was precisely zeroed in a specific area with a help of a concern citizen who relayed reliable information regarding the consolidation of the fully armed terrorist group in the said barangay.

Some local residents also reported to the authorities that the terror group forcible occupied their houses since February that pushed them to leave because of fear.

Former BIFF rebels who surrendered to JTFC also confirmed the said information to precisely locate the the terror group.

The JTFC is determined bring about peace in Central Mindanao by defeating these threat groups and prevent them from carrying out any terror activities.

“We will go after the bandits to safeguard the civilians and put an end to this menace of society,” Major General Cirilito E. Sobejana, Commander 6th Infantry Division said.

“Soldiers of the 6ID have been vigilantly guarding the entire Central Mindanao in order to constrict the firefight in specific engagement areas and continue to pursue the remnants of the terror group,” the Commander added.

On the other hand, one of the government troop has made an ultimate sacrifice and 11 others were wounded in fighting against the terrorist group just to ensure the safety and security of civilian communities.(Andy Orobia)