AFP Western Mindanao Command PR
Government forces thwarted terrorists from creating havoc in Barangay Walled City, Jolo, Sulu.
While conducting area paneling at Jolo pier, the PCG EOD Team discovered a suspicious item abandoned in between the Harbor Master and Maritime Police Office at 6:02 p.m., September 19.
The PCG personnel was prompted when the bomb-sniffing dog sat beside the said item.
A careful inspection was immediately conducted which resulted in the discovery of two electric blasting caps, one rifle grenade, one spark plug, and concrete nails.
Upon receipt of the information, troops of the 35th Infantry Battalion immediately cordoned the area while the EOD Team of Sulu Provincial Police Office and Jolo Municipal Police Station responded in the area to assess the situation and facilitate the verification and confirmation of the said item.
“I commend our troops and our partners for this accomplishment. You saved the lives of the innocent people and foiled this terroristic activity of our heartless enemies,” said Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, JTF Sulu Commander.
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., WestMinCom Commander said, “This success is a result of the intensified conduct of intelligence operations and the strengthened collaboration with the police and other security agencies, thus preempting the terrorists from executing their terror plan. I commend the troops of the JTF Sulu for a job well done.”
“Remain steadfast in accomplishing your mission,” the commander added.
