The Ph—military deployed five
battalions from its military units as part of the all-out law government enforcement
operations against Abu Sayyaf in the Basilan.
The AFP Chief General Catapang
told the reporters that a total of five battalions with specialized units were
now deployed to battle against the rebel group.
Gregorio Catapang on the other
hand refuses to give information on the number of military troops that were
sent. For the record a single battalion consists of 300—500 military soldiers.
Lately, six military soldiers were
killed in ambush by Abu Sayyaf in the Sumisip town. The said soldiers were
securing government development project.
General Catapang visited Basilan and
met regional military commanders and some local officials in the government.
The mayors in Basilan asking for intensified
counter—terrorism drive in order to neutralize bandits. Catapang said that they
launched all—out law military enforcement operations with police. The said
operation is now intensified because AS (Abu Sayyaf) have standing warrant
arrest and we are now pursuing them.
Philippine military is also doing
its operations in the area of Sulu after Abu Sayyaf freed two German captives last
October.
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