Two terrorists, two soldiers killed in Lanao del Sur clash

March 12, 2019

Two terrorists and two soldiers were killed while another was wounded in an encounter in Lanao del Sur on Monday.

Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, said the clash between the 55th Infantry Battalion and around 22 members of Daulah Islamiyah - Lanao group under Abu Dar occurred in the vicinity of Brgy Calaludan, Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur around 4:20 pm.

“We received information from the local populace on the presence of DI-Lanao group in the area and we responded to their call”, he said.

Brawner said the encounter resulted to the killing of two terrorist identified as alias Abu Tahir (body count) and Abu Jihad (thru report of locals).

He said two government forces were killed while another was wounded. .

“We are sustaining our focused military operation in order to destroy the remnants of this group (DI-Lanao) and make the province free from terrorist,” said Brawner.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and friends of our soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our people against the terrorist group”, he added.

Brawner said soldiers recovered a carbine rifle and lower receiver (part) of M-16 rifle after the clash.

He said additional troops were sent “in order to pursue the fleeing terrorists as well as to ensure the safety and security of the local populace in the area.” Robina Asido/DMS