Military, MILF rebels clash anew
Military authorities reported that firefight erupted anew between government troops and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by Adbullah Macapaar alias Commander Bravo.
Col. Benito De Leon, 104th Infantry Brigade Commander based in Iligan City told the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Region 10 that the 32nd IB led by Lt. Col. Edwin Respecio, under the 104th IB, again engaged around 20 members of the lawless group in the town of Poona Piagapo , Lanao del Norte province in Mindanao .
De Leon said the battle lasted for 15 minutes with the enemy withdrawing into the deep forested areas.
The military recovered a bloodied FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Léger – Light Automatic Rifle), M203 grenade launcher tube, RPG (rocket propelled grenade) rounds, rifle grenade rounds, a damaged hand guard of an M16 rifle, assorted ammunitions and rebel uniforms..
De Leon said that the government troops suffered no fatality and their forces are currently scouring the area for enemy casualties, which are often retrieved by withdrawing rebels. (PIA/Bohol)
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