The Armed Forces of the Philippines remains relentless in its pursuit operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group that perpetrated the bombing at Mindanao State University last year.
Our operations have been successful so far and have resulted in the neutralization of 18 DI-MG members including @Engineer who masterminded the attack on innocent civilians. In continuation of this effort, an operation was launched last February 18 resulting to 2 more dead among the enemy and several others wounded based on intelligence information. However, six of our valiant soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice while another four were wounded. The wounded were already evacuated to Camp Evangelista Station Hospital.
I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of our slain soldiers and offer the AFP's support in this very trying time. I will also make sure that our wounded soldiers receive the best treatment possible 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.
GENERAL ROMEO S BRAWNER JR PA
Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
