GOVERNMENT troops have foiled a roadside bombing as they safely recovered and disposed an improvised explosive device ( IED ) in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, the military said Saturday, December 28, 2024.Lieutenant Colonel Rowel Gavilanes, 90th Infantry Battalion commander, said the IED was safely recovered on Friday, December 27, in Iginagampong village, Datu Unsay town.
Gavilanes said the IED was discovered along a human trail by a resident, who immediately reported to them prompting his troops together with the 32nd Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) personnel to verify its veracity.Gavilanes said the responding team safely recovered and disposed a set of IED with a Rocket-Propelled Grenade as the main charge with a grenade as a primer and dry cell battery-powered alarm clock as the triggering device.Gavilanes expressed his gratitude to the informant who took the courage to report to concerned authorities, protecting from danger and harm the residents in the area. 'Such information is very important in the operation of the army to anticipate the possible danger in the area,” Gavilanes said. “Such success would not have been possible without the trust and cooperation of our countrymen. Together we can maintain peace in our community,' he added.He did not said as to who could be responsible in the roadside bombing attempt but authorities in the area noted the IED bores the signature of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).He said they continue to strengthen good relationship with the residents to ensure everyone's safety.He called on the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities to ensure the safety of the community. (SunStar Zamboanga
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