MARAWI CITY — The Joint Task Group Haribon belonging to the 103rd Infantry Brigade successfully overran the fort or stronghold of combined forces of Dawlah Islamiyah -Maute Group under Abu Zacharia and DI-Hassan Group Maguindanao in the hinterland areas of Barangay Ilalag, Maguing town Lanao Del Sur, on Tuesday, March 1.
Recovered from the terrorists were three 50 Caliber machine gun with tripod, one 30 Caliber Machine Gun with tripod, two M60 GPMG; twelve 5.56mm M16 Rifle , one M653 rifle, one M4, one 20-inch AR-15 Rifle, five 7.62mm M14 rifle, one 7.62mm M4 Rifle, six RPGs, two M203 GL, six Improvised 50 Caliber Sniper Rifles , one garand, one Bar, one .22 AK47 cal.22 and one shotgun; and other war materials; assorted ammunition for 40mm GL, 50 cal, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, RPG, and cal cal.
Cuerpo also admitted that the cooperation and information from the civilian populace and Moro Islamic Liberation Front peace partners greatly helped in locating the terrorists. “Providing them logistical and informational support eventually led government soldiers to the enemy encampment that subsequently led to this victory,” he added.
The JTG HARIBON also acknowledged the active participation of the MILF Peace Mechanism in Lanao province that played a significant role in isolating the civilians and MILF community from the series of clashes.