In an ongoing operation, the troops of the Engineer Battalion No. 3, belonging to the Third Brigade of the National Army, repelled harassment by a residual organized group (GAOR) ‘Adán Izquierdo’ in the El Retiro district of the municipality of Pradera, Valle del Cauca.
This information was released by the Third Division on its X account (previously known as Twitter). It is worth remembering that in Valle del Cauca there have been several armed and terrorist attacks that have hit several municipalities in the department.
The harassment occurs at a time of growing tension in Valle del Cauca, a region that has been affected by the presence of various armed groups. The National Army has intensified its operations to neutralize threats and ensure a safe environment for affected communities.
Local authorities have urged the population to stay informed through official channels and to collaborate with security forces, reporting any suspicious activity that could put the tranquility of the area at risk.
The Valley hit by armed groups
After residents of the Miravalle sector, one of the rural areas of Jamundí, reported that on the night of Wednesday, May 29, several shots were heard that frightened the residents on the Chipayá road, kilometer 3, the military and police authorities announced various measures forto accompany the population residing in the urban area and in the rural area of that municipality.
This was announced by Brigadier General Juan Oduber Rendón Pérez, commander of the Third Brigade of the Army, who announced that security will be strengthened with soldiers from Battalion Number 8 Pichincha, in support of the National Police with mixed patrols in the urban area and in entrances. and departures from the municipality.”
According to the military officer, there will be a presence of the Gaula Militar Valle in the urban area, “in order to advance prevention, extortion and kidnapping campaigns,” while inviting the community to report any act. criminal that puts integrity at risk, calling Line 107, Antiterrorism, and Line 147, Military Gaula.
