Two Abus captured amid sustained military operations in Sulu and Basilan

PAGADAIN CITY (Aug.22, 2018) - Amid the conduct of sustained military operations, troops of the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion led by Major John Reysanti Aling encountered more or less thirty Abu Sayyaf Group members under ASG Sub-leader Mujer Yadah at around 3pm yesterday (August 21, 2018) in Barangay Tugas, Patikul, Sulu, military official said.

Likewise, operating troops of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Jomalesa encountered another group of Abu Sayyaf in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu at around 9:05am same day, WesMinCom spokesperson LTV Gerry M. Besana disclosed.

Hitherto, two armed individuals believed to be affiliated with Abu Sayyaf Group Sub-leader Furuji Indama were apprehended during a clearing operation conducted by the Alpha Company of the 18th Infantry Battalion on August 18, 2018 at Sitio Pusong-Pusong, Barangay Camamburingan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan Province, Besana said.

LTC Besana added that Captured individuals were identified as Vilyamin Garamun and Geramun Dahocoh. Seized from their possession were one Carbine and one M1 Garand rifle and ammunitions.

        “The Western Mindanao Command is committed to sustain its operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu and Basilan. We will not falter until the last bandit will be neutralized,” said Lieutenant General Arnel B. Dela Vega, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

        “With the support of the local chief executives, stakeholders, and the community, our campaign against terrorism will soon bear the fruit of lasting peace and prosperity not only in Sulu and Basilan but the entire Western Mindanao,” he added.

Nesana explained that the military continues to intensify the conduct of sustained military operations against the Abu Sayyaf members who continue to create chaos in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan. (By JONG CADION)