Army Captures Three Armed Group Members with Hidden Corpse in Nariño Highway Clash

Heavy fighting between illegal armed groups and the Colombian Army has gripped the Nariño department for at least seven days, causing significant humanitarian distress. In the municipality of Linares, approximately 150 residents remain confined to their homes, while another 100 have been displaced by the intense clashes. The conflict has disrupted agricultural and livestock activities, preventing civilians from moving freely.

The situation escalated when the Army's Battalion No. 9 engaged suspected members of the "Autodefensas Unidas de Nariño" and "Comuneros del Sur" groups in the Cuatro Esquinas village. Military intelligence led to a successful roadblock, intercepting a vehicle used by the armed individuals. Inside, troops discovered the body of a deceased man, believed to be an associate of the armed groups, hidden within the car.

Three individuals were apprehended during this operation. Authorities are now working to identify the deceased and determine his involvement in the recent combat. Judicial police have arrived at the scene to conduct necessary investigations and process the captured individuals. The Colombian Army has maintained its troop deployment in the area to continue operations.