Casualty count in Basilan encounter with ASG, other lawless elements climbs to 5 killed, 11 wounded

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 9): Casualty count in Basilan encounter with ASG, other lawless elements climbs to 5 killed, 11 wounded

The number of troops and Abu Sayyaf Group and lawless brigands killed and wounded during an encounter in Ungkaya Pukan town, Basilan Tuesday has climbed up to five dead and 11 wounded.

Col. Carlito Galvez, 104th Infantry Brigade commander, said this can be broken down to two killed and four wounded on the government side with three killed and seven wounded on the ASG and other lawless groups.

He added government forces conducting clearing operations in the area encountered around 100 brigands.

The ASG fatalities were all eventually found buried, Galvez stressed.

All government wounded are now doing fine at a medical center.

Galvez said that they are now on a defensive formation following reports that the ASG will conduct another attack.

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