In Cauca, soldiers of the Third Division of the National Army They detonated an explosive device on the road that connects Santander de Quilichao with Timba. The events were reported a few hours after an attack in Popayán that left two police officers injured.
Authorities point out that the cylinder was apparently installed by members of the Jaime Martínez block, on one of the bridges through which the community passes.
Fortunately, There were no human losses and no material damage in this area of Cauca.
They reinforce security in Jamundí
On the other hand, in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, the presence of the National Army was reinforced, after the explosion of a car bomb.
The governor of Valle, Dilian Francisca Toro, announced new security measures.
In the first instance, mixed mobile Police and Army operations will be strengthened. Furthermore, in the next few hours, more soldiers will arrive in the municipality, mainly in the town of Robles.
The government leader called on the national government and stressed the need for Air Force overflights in the region. Likewise, she announced that Valle del Cauca will have a new battalion that will be located in the municipality of Jamundí.
“We cannot let ourselves be defeated and we are going to create the High Mountain Battalion in Villa Colombia, we have decided and we are in that process. We tell the public that here we continue working and fighting for the safety of the people of Valle del Cauca,” said Toro.
For its part, the national government issued a statement in which it supported the Military Forces, mainly those who fight against crime.
The Executive pointed out that They cannot give in and that the objective is to dismantle those criminal organizations that have chosen war over peace.
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