By Jong Cadion
ZAMBOANGA CITY (February 07, 2017) - Amid the intensified conduct of
focused military operations launched by the Joint Task Force Sulu, five (5) members
of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) under sub-leader Alhabsy Misaya were killed,
while another was captured by operating troops in Sitio Talok Talok, Capual, in
the nearby province of Sulu this morning, military official said.
Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D.
Petinglay disclosed that troops of the Marine Special Operations Group (MARSOG)
engaged in a 20-minute armed confrontation with members of the Abu Sayyaf under
Misaya with the enemy side incurring several casualties, while negative on the
government side.
Petinglay also added that the said encounter further resulted in the apprehension
of an Abu Sayyaf member and the seizure of eight (8) high-powered firearms (four
M16, four M14) belonging to the enemy. Troops also recovered the five (5) cadavers
of the said Abu Sayyaf members.
Available forces proceeded to the area of engagement to reinforce the engaging
troops and conduct pursuit. Naval forces conducted blockade along the waters of
Capual Island for possible interception of the fleeing Abu Sayyafs.
The Joint Task Force Sulu is continuously conducting clearing and hot
pursuit operations in Capuan Island for possible recovery of kidnap victims.
Alhabsy Misaya is the sub-leader of the ASG based in Indanan, Sulu with
more or less 40 followers.
Petinglay also said that the military continues to intensify the conduct
of focused military operations against the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu in line with the no
let-up campaign of the President against the proliferation of kidnappings and
other atrocities instigated by the terrorist group in the province.
Major General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command
said, “This operational success manifests the commitment of the AFP in
fulfilling its mandate of bringing internal peace and security in the province
of Sulu. Rest assured that we will continue to abide by the rules of engagement
and contain the Abu Sayyaf Group with the assistance of the local government
and the community.”
Major General Galvez further said that as a sign of respect, the remains
of the slain Abu Sayyaf members will be given proper burial in accordance with
the Muslim rites.
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