By JONG D. CADION
PAGADAIAN CITY (July 21, 2018) - Amid the intensified conduct of
focused military operations, troops of the 45th Infantry Battalion led by
Lieutenant Colonel Salvador encountered more or less 20 Abu Sayyaf members under
sub leader Almujer Yaddah in the boundary of Barangay Tanum and Liang, Patikul,
Sulu at midnight Friday, Military Official said.
LTC Gerry
M. Besana, WesMinCom spokesperson disclosed that the firefight resulted to four
killed and five wounded on the enemy side based on human intelligence while
casualties on the government side include one killed and two wounded who were
immediately evacuated to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital.
“The
wounded soldiers were airlifted to Camp Navarro General Hospital early this
morning for further medication,” said BGen Divino Rey Pabayo, JTF Sulu
Commander.
Meanwhile, while
conducting pursuit operations, elements of the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion led
by Major Grezula engaged in an armed confrontation with more or less 20 Abu
Sayyaf Group members under Almadjan Sahidjuana .k.a Apoh Mike in Barangay
Tabu-Bato, Maimbung, Sulu at 9:30am today, LTC Besana added.
LTC Besana
said, heavy skirmishes ensued, resulting to one enemy killed based on body
count and recovery of one M16 rifle.
“My salute
to our fallen soldier and my prayers for the other two who are currently
recuperating at CNGH,” said Lieutenant General Arnel B. Dela Vega, Commander,
Western Mindanao Command.
“With the support from the local
government and the populace, the sickening problem of terrorism will soon be
put to an end,” he added. “The intensification of the military operations is
buoyed by the renewed vigor of those who are against violent extremism.”
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