Government troops neutralizes an ASG Sub-leader

Abu Sayyaf Group Sub-leader, Abdul Ajim Abdulgani alias Suraka Ingog 
(Photo provided by PAO-NFWM)

By JONG CADION

PAGADIAN CITY (Aug.15, 2018) – The Government troops of Western Mindanao neutralized an ASG Sub-leader at the vicinity off Kalimayahan Vil Latih, Patikul, Sulu, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, the Military Official said.

Phil. Navy Ensign Jesca May P Viduya, Public Affairs Officer disclosed that the Joint elements from Philippine Marine Ready Force–Sulu (PMRFS) under Col Armel S Tolato PN(M)(MNSA), Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 led by Cpt Timothy Paul A Cadatal PN (M) together with 52nd Special Action Company, 5th Special Action Battalion commanded by PSI Simon Jr. PNP had led to the successful neutralization of the Abu Sayyaf Group Sub-leader, Abdul Ajim Abdulgani alias Suraka Ingog who is under the leadership of the late Muamar Askali Group.

Ensign Viduya said that his fatality was due to the intensive conduct of Focused Military Operation and Joint Law Enforcement Operation of the AFP and PNP in the area.

The government troops was also recovered from the bandit One Calibre .45 pistol with 1 magazine, 10 rounds of .45 ammo, 3 rounds of 7.62 ammo and cash amounting to Php2,241.00, Viduya added.

Viduya also said that the cadaver of the said ASG Sub-leader was brought to IPHO, Barangay Asturias for Medico Legal and subsequently brought to KHTB Hospital in Bus-bus, Jolo, Sulu for proper disposition.        

Ensign Viduya explained that the neutralization of this ASG sub-leader was a result of the commitment and continued monitoring activity of the government troops in the Western Mindanao Area of Responsibility.  The public is assured that the AFP particularly the Fleet-Marine troops will continue to exercise vigilance in the ZAMBASULTA area to pre-empt any activities brought by the Abu Sayyaf Group and other lawless terrorist groups that threatens the peace, stability and development in the area.