links: http://www.army.mil.ph/pr/2015/mar/120315.html
Continuing joint LEO intensifies
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao
— As the continuing law enforcement operations (LEO) of the AFP and PNP
intensifies against the lawless group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom
Fighters (BIFF), the 8th Marine Battalion under Task Force Central
clashed with BIFF at around 4:00 in the afternoon last March 10, 2015.
The government forces were on clearing
operation when they encountered around 70 BIFF members who were equipped
with high powered firearms in Brgy Pusao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
As a result of the operation, about 20 BIFF were reported killed from the incident and an estimated 30 were wounded.
Task Force Central Commander Major
General Edmundo R. Pangilinan extends his deepest sympathy to families
of the fallen soldiers who risked their lives during the heavy fighting
with the bandits. Remains of the fallen soldiers are now being taken
care of at the 6ID morgue.
Maj General Pangilinan assures the
public that the firefight will not spill over to other areas of
engagement and said that JTF Central will protect the civilians at all
cost.
On March 11, fighting erupts at the same
area between the operating Marines troops and the rebel Bangsamoro
Islamic Freedom Fighters.
(Press Release from 6ID DPAO)
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