By Romeo Y.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) affirms its unwavering dedication to relentless pursuit operations against the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG), the culprits behind the Mindanao State University bombing last year.
The ongoing efforts have yielded positive outcomes, with 18 DI-MG members neutralized, including the orchestrator of the attack, identified as @Engineer, according to AFP chief of staff General Romeo Brawner.
During the most recent operation on February 18, two more hostile individuals were reported deceased, and several others sustained injuries based on intelligence information.
Regrettably, six courageous soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, and an additional four suffered injuries in the line of duty. The wounded soldiers have already been evacuated to Camp Evangelista Station Hospital.
Brawner expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, ensuring them of the AFP’s steadfast support during this challenging period.
He emphasized the commitment to providing the wounded soldiers with the best available treatment for their injuries.
“As the CSAFP, I assure their families and every Filipino that justice will be meted, and all efforts will be exhausted in pursuit of the enemy. Our troops are motivated to finish the job and accomplish our mission of defeating local terrorist groups once and for all,” he said.
Four civilians and 50 other individuals were injured in the bombing incident at the gymnasium inside the university.
