Yesterday, it was reported that five
soldiers from the PAF and nine members from Abu Sayyaf gunmen were immediately killed
in a heavy fighting with the Al Qaeda—linked group in hinterlands of Sulu.
Colonel Arrojado, the Joint Task
Group Sulu commander, said that 26 soldiers were wounded in the reported fire—fight
that erupted at Barangay Bud—Bungao in Talipao town. Intelligence reports
indicate that 30 bandits or more were injured.
The operating troops that composed
of four officers and a 74 enlisted personnel from Headquarters and Headquarters
Company and 1st Scout Ranger Company were conducting law enforcement—operations
when they have encountered an estimate of 300 Abu—Sayyaf under Sahiron, Sawadjaan,
and Ekit.
Col. Arrojado said that five
soldiers have paid the ultimate sacrifice, while the 26 others were also wounded
in a five—hour gun battles.
According to reports in the area,
at least 9 member from the ASG were killed including Asbang the ASG sub—leader.
siling nila gamay na lng ang ASG .. . nga agulpi nagdamo haw?
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