By Jong Cadion
ZAMBOANGA CITY (February 1,
2017) – An armed confrontation ensued between operating troops of the Joint
Task Force Sulu and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) led by sub-leader Alhabsy Misaya
in Barangay Pugad Manaul, Panamao in the nearby Province of Sulu yesterday
morning, military official said.
Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Spokesperson LTC Franco Raphael H.
Alano disclosed that the said Abu Sayyaf Group withdrew shortly after the
engagement but responding government forces caught up with them while they were
fleeing resulting to another exchange of gunfire.
Alano also said that based on reports, five (5) members of the said Abu
Sayyaf Group were killed in the series of encounters while seven (7) others
were wounded. On the other hand, two (2) government troops were also wounded in
the firefight.
Government troops are now in pursuit of the said terrorist group while
other military units cordoned the area to restrict the movement of the fleeing
terrorists. So far, numerous blood stains were discovered near the site of the
armed clashes, Alano added.
Major General Carlito G. Galvez Jr., the Commander of Western Mindanao
Command, commended Joint Task Force “SULU” for their untiring dedication to
their duties and made sure that the wounded will be given prompt and due medical
treatment. He further encouraged the troops to press on until the peace that
the people of Sulu deserve is attained.
The military continues to intensify the conduct of focused military
operations against the Abu Sayyaf members who are responsible for the series of
kidnappings and atrocities in the province of Sulu.
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