Three Soldiers Wounded After Armed Men Attack Military Camp in Basilan
In Basilan province, the military camp of the Army’s 18th Infantry Battalion came under attack on Wednesday evening. Three soldiers were wounded after unidentified armed men launched a strafing assault on the headquarters located in Barangay Campo Uno, Lamitan City. The sudden attack triggered a fierce 20-minute gunfight between the troops and assailants.
The three injured soldiers were immediately transported to a nearby hospital. As of Thursday noon, sources said they remain in stable condition and are receiving proper medical care. This incident has raised concerns over security amid ongoing efforts to maintain peace in the region.
Military Officials Respond to Attack
Col. Frederick Sales, acting commander of the Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade, confirmed the assault and described it as a deliberate act of aggression. He stressed that this violence threatens the stability and peace that local authorities and military personnel have worked hard to achieve in Basilan.
“Such violence threatens the hard-won peace and progress we have made, and the perpetrators of this attack will be relentlessly pursued and held accountable,” Sales said. He also assured the public that the military is taking all necessary steps to ensure community safety and to track down those responsible.
Heightened Security Measures Amid Threat
Following the attack, security protocols across the island province were intensified. Military units remain on high alert, ready to respond to any potential threats. According to local leaders, this incident, although alarming, has only strengthened the resolve of the troops to protect the gains in peace and development achieved in Basilan.
The military continues to coordinate with local officials to prevent further violence and to uphold the safety of residents.
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