Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Military pursuing ASG band following Basilan clash

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 20): Military pursuing ASG band following Basilan clash

Troopers from the military's Joint Task Group Basilan are now pursuing the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) band led by sub-leaders Juhaibel Alamsirul, and Pasil Bayali following an encounter at Barangay Pamatsaken, Sumisip, Basilan Tuesday morning.

Government security forces were conducting routine law enforcement operations when they encountered the ASG bandits at around 11 a.m.

A sharp firefight lasted for 15 minutes and the bandits immediately retreated after sensing that military reinforcements were on the way.

The group of Alamsirul, alias "Abu Kik," retreated in a northeast direction, Joint Task Group Basilan public affairs officer Capt. Eugene G. Espino said.

No casualties were incurred by the government while those on the ASG are still being determined.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=727204

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