Maguindanao town 'under control' after BIFF rebels cause stir

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A number of suspected Islamic militants entered Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao this morning and reportedly caused a stir among residents, a military official said, adding that the situation is under control as the rebels fled

“Less than 20 BIFF na naghanap ng pagkain and then pinutukan nila yung police checkpoint," Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy , 6th Infantry Division commander, told CNN Philippines by phone.

The incident happened at around 6:30 a.m., Uy said, adding that government forces responded immediately. "Actually walang namatay, walang nasaktan …and the situation is now under control," he said. There was no property damage.

 

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