DAVAO CITY — The army troops belong to the 40th Infantry (Magiting) Battalion seized high-powered firearm and explosives during the conduct of focus military operation this morning, June 20, 2022 in Brgy. Kitapok, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Alburo, Commanding Officer of 40IB said that the operating team recovered one (1) M16 Rifle with one (1) steel magazine loaded with 27 rounds of 5.56mm Ball.
Prior to the recovery of the said firearm, troops are conducting a focus military operation targeting alias Banjo, BIFF-Bungos faction sub-leader together with his five-armed followers when they recovered one (1) unexploded ordnance (UXO), 60mm Mortar; three (3) Anti-Personnel Mine; six (6) rounds of 5.56mm Ball; handguard for R4, four (4) handheld radios with charger, motolite battery and other personal belongings of the terrorist group.
“Our troops were pursuing the members of the terrorist group in the village of Kitapok when they discovered the armaments,” says Alburo said. “As a result, we continue to conduct relentless pursuit against this enemy of the state to thwart them in executing any eventualities that will harm our people”.
Colonel Oriel Pangcog, Commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade said they have been gaining grounds and materiel against the lawless groups due to continued military operations thus, he also asked everyone to continue support and cooperate with the government in recovering weapons from the hands of the enemies to saving innocent l civilians and the general populace.
