Troops foil kidnapping attack in southeast, rescue five victims in swift night response

Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast (JTF SE) Operation UDO KA achieved another operational success by quickly responding to a distress call at about 6:55 a.m. on February 20, 2026, at the 9th Mile axis, within the 82 Division

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