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Friday, August 3, 2018

Troops encounter Abus in Sulu



PAGADIAN CITY (Aug. 3, 2018) - Troops of the 6th Special Forces Company, 2nd Special Forces Battalion under the Joint Task Force Sulu while conducting Special Reconnaissance Direct Action, engaged in an armed confrontation with members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Barangay Angilan, Omar, Sulu. Exchange of fires ensued afterwhich, the enemies withdrew towards southeast direction, Military Official said.

LTC Gerry M. Besana, WesMinCom spokesperson disclosed that no casualty was reported on the government side while on the enemy side it is yet to be determined.

LTC Besana said that during the clearing operation, troops recovered one M16A1 and one short magazine with 19 rounds of ammunition.

“The Joint Task Force Sulu continues to intensify its campaign against the Abu Sayyaf with the support from the local government and the populace,” said Lieutenant General Arnel B. Dela Vega, Commander, Western Mindanao Command.

“The Command is right now at an advantage since the Local Government Unit, the Moro National Liberation Front, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and the traditional leaders are helping the government troops in fighting terrorism,” WesMinCom Chief added. (By JONG CADION)


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