Manado (North Sulawesi) – The Army dispatched 102 reinforcement troops Wednesday for a border security mission on six of the outermost islands in North Sulawesi.

Regional military commander Col. Istu Hari Subagyo said the troops would protect the remote islands of Miangas, Marore, Tinakaren, Marampit, Kawaluso and Matutuang near the Philippines from terrorist threats.

"This is related to the fact the South Philippines is home to training grounds for terrorists operating in Asia. Therefore, security on the islands needs to be tightened."