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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