Seven alleged BIFF members arrested in Maguindanao

December 9, 2020

Government troops apprehended seven alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao on Tuesday, the military said on Wednesday.

Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command Chief said they were arrested in the vicinity of Sitio Barugot, Barangay Mother Tuayan, Datu Hoffer municipality.

Vinluan said the troops of 40th Infantry Battalion were conducting combat clearing operation when they intercepted seven men who introduced themselves as members of the 105th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces at 12:15 p.m.

“When our troops asked for any proof that they are legitimate members of the group, subject personalities failed to show their identification which prompted the troops to apprehend them and confiscate their firearms and other war materials,” he said.

 Lt. Col. Rogelio Gabi, 40th Infantry Battalion commanding officer, said the  troops got two M1 Garand rifles, one M14 rifle, one M4, and other war materials from the arrested individuals.

“The recovered war materials were placed under the custody of the Division Tactical Command Post at the Old Provincial Capitol, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao for safekeeping," he said.

The seven alleged BIFF were brought to Maguindanao police for proper disposition. Robina Asido/DMS