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Friday, August 24, 2018

Another ASG slain in Sulu encounter



By JONG CADION      

PAGADIAN CITY (Aug.25, 2018) – The Operating troops of the 41st Infantry Battalion under Major Macalam encountered more or less forty Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members under ASG Sub-leader Idang Susukan and Ben Tattoo at around 9:30am Thursday in Barangay Langhub, Patikul Sulu., military official said.

WesMinCom spokesperson LTC Gerry M. Besana disclosed that the firefight ensued resulting to the death of one ASG member identified as Alpata Abdurasa and wounding of twenty soldiers. Eighteen of the battle casualties (batcas) sustained slight M203 shrapnel wounds while the two others suffered gunshot wounds.

LTC Besana said that the enemies then scampered to different directions bringing along with them their casualties. It was reported that there could be more casualties on the enemy side due to the blood stains speckled in the area. It is yet to be determined, he added.

Besana also said that BatCas were immediately rushed to Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital for proper medical attention.

“I commend the troops of the Joint Task Force Sulu for their untiring dedication to their duties. Rest assured all battle casualties will be given prompt and due medical treatment,” said WestMinCom Chief Lieutenant General Arnel B. Dela Vega.

“We will continuously intensify our operations to expedite the neutralization of the Abu Sayyaf Group until the peace that the people of Sulu deserve is attained,” WesMinCom Chief added.

As of press time, reinforcement troops continue to scour the encounter area.

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