US EditionArmy chief vows ‘no let-up’ ops following deadly Lanao ambush
Four soldiers were killed and one wounded in a targeted ambush by Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute militants during a peacebuilding mission, officials said.
- On January 23, the Philippine Army said four soldiers were killed and one wounded during a humanitarian mission as their vehicle crossed a shallow river in Purok 1, Barangay Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte.
- Suspected Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group members, who have not joined WestMinCom's reconciliation program, carried out the ambush, which the Army said appeared retaliatory against local communities supporting government programs.
- Traveling non-uniformed to a secluded peacebuilding engagement in a Blue Toyota Avanza, the soldiers were ambushed by assailants who opened fire with high-powered weapons and fled.
- Gen. Donald Gumiran, commander of Western Mindanao Command , said `This is a very sad day for us` and vowed intensified, coordinated operations with local government units while the Philippine National Police assists pursuit efforts.
- The 1st Civil-Military Operations Battalion, known for community service and reintegration, said the ambush undermines peacebuilding and reintegration programs in the 1st Infantry Division area.
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Army chief vows ‘no let-up’ ops following deadly Lanao ambush
MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Army soldiers were killed, and one was wounded Friday in an ambush by Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) militants in Barangay Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte. Commanding general of the Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers and pledged full support for them. He also vowed that the Army will intensify operations in coordination with law…
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