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Troops recover equipment in Lanao del Norte |
OFFICIAL ARMY NEWS
Press Release Number: 118-03
Date Released : 06 June 2003 |
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Operating troops from 11th Scout Ranger Company under Capt. Reuben Guinolbay recovered various equipment and discovered four dug-in bunkers yesterday at Barangay Liningding, Munai, Lanao del Norte. Report reaching Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Gregorio M. Camiling, Jr., revealed that the troops were conducting clearing operation from a cluster of newly abandoned houses at Liningding, when they chanced upon 30 MILF rebels. Firefight ensued for about 30 minutes afterwhich the enemy withdrew towards south direction after sensing the superiority of the government troops. The troops continued with their clearing operation until they recovered the following equipment: one Kubota generator, one ICOM battery, one ICOM antenna, one camouflage uniform, two sets of dextrose and food stuffs. They also discovered four dug-in bunkers in the area. No one was hurt in the government side while undetermined on the enemy side. Lt. Col. Joselito E. Kakilala | Acting Army Spokesman/ Chief Public Affairs | |