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AFP takes over 3 Maute camps in Lanao Sur
AFP takes over 3 Maute camps in Lanao Sur
Jorge Cariño,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 30, 2017 05:42 PM PHT
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has overrun 3 camps of the Maute terrorist group in Lanao del Sur following military offensives in the area.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has overrun 3 camps of the Maute terrorist group in Lanao del Sur following military offensives in the area.
Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla declined to discuss operational details but said the military believes that "terrorists" had sought refuge in the areas the Armed Forces attacked.
Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla declined to discuss operational details but said the military believes that "terrorists" had sought refuge in the areas the Armed Forces attacked.
"In our recent operations conducted, there were 3 encampments under the network that were overtaken. The encampments were the same area that were attacked by the team and where we believe these known terrorists have been harboring," Padilla said.
"In our recent operations conducted, there were 3 encampments under the network that were overtaken. The encampments were the same area that were attacked by the team and where we believe these known terrorists have been harboring," Padilla said.
Ground troops are also continuously moving in the area, Padilla added.
Ground troops are also continuously moving in the area, Padilla added.
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