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Military says 92 Reds ‘neutralized’ this month

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AT LEAST 92 communist rebels and their supporters have been neutralized by the military this month, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

AFP spokesperson Col. Margareth Padilla said 85 insurgents surrendered, five were arrested, and two were killed in military operations.

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A total of 56 firearms and 12 anti-personnel mines were also confiscated, while six encampments were overtaken by the troops since Jan. 1.

The AFP also said a Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) member was killed  during a recent encounter with government troops in Barangay Kalangan, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur.

The operations, conducted by the Army’s 8th Scout Ranger Company and 44th Infantry

Battalion, resulted in a 30-minute exchange of gunfire, leaving one soldier  wounded.  Several firearms, ammunition, and explosive materials were seized following the clash.

“The AFP leadership commended the troops’ relentless efforts and urged  remaining militants to surrender and embrace government reintegration  programs.” Padilla said.

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