Army retakes Maguindanao town after 6-HR BIFF occupation

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Army retakes Maguindanao town after 6-HR BIFF occupation
By: Edwin O. Fernandez - @inquirerdotnetInquirer Mindanao / 05:10 AM May 09, 2021

COTABATO CITY—More than 100 gunmen belonging to the Islamic State (IS)-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) occupied the center of the banana farming town of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao for about six hours before fleeing a military assault on Saturday.

No casualties were reported from the ensuing gunbattle.

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[gregUrgel]

Napansin ko lang sa recent encounters sa maguindanao, Ibang iba na ang movement o response ng AFP ngayun, hindi na tig dadalawa ang mga SIMBA na pina padala , maramihan na

[eagle from davao]

Napansin ko lang sa recent encounters sa maguindanao, Ibang iba na ang movement o response ng AFP ngayun, hindi na tig dadalawa ang mga SIMBA na pina padala , maramihan na

I guess this is the lesson learned in Marawi City. When they sent troops to arrest Hapilon ,the police and military sent a small arresting team. They were repulse because of the big turnout of terrorists who reinforced Hapilon. They underestimated the Maute terrorist strength then. The AFP now, make sure they send more than enough firepower , more armor and hundreds of troops to stopped any attempt to replicate any marawi type scenario. This is a good strategy. Brigade size quick reaction force.

[gregUrgel]

Speaking of Brigade Size sir, 1BCT is in Maguindanao. I guess they are the one who mobilize during that firefight.