SEVEN members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed during a surgical operation the military launched in Barongis, Maguindanao, the Philippine Army confirmed on Tuesday.

Capt. Arvin Encinas, spokesman for the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID), said the bombardment was conducted from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday in Sitio Kabasalan, Barangay Darampua in Barongis town.