In Friday's ongoing pursuit operations against the Abu
Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Patikul, Sulu, another 10 of the bandits were killed
while another eight were wounded Friday.
This was disclosed by Western Mindanao Command spokesperson
Capt. Rowena Muyuela.
Meanwhile, another 10 soldiers were wounded.
Friday's encounter took place at 12: 15 p.m. when troopers
from the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion clashed with ASG members led by Radulan
Sahiron at the vicinity of Sitio Baunoh Butang, Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul
town, Sulu.
A fierce firefight took place causing casualties among the
bandits, prompting the ASG to retreat.
While this was going on, elements from 14th Scout Ranger
Reconnaissance Company engaged the retreating ASGs at 12: 25 p.m.
At this point, "A" Battery from the 8th Field
Artillery Battalion then started shelling the bandits while aircraft from
Tactical Operations Squadron Jolo pounded ASG positions.
As of this posting, units from the 35th Infantry Battalion
and 14th Light Armor Company are now conducting blocking and checkpoint
operations in the area.
In the ongoing operations, 10 ASGs were killed while another
eight were wounded.
While all wounded government troopers were safely evacuated
to the Kutang Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Sulu for treatment.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=739863
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