Monday, February 2, 2015

ASG landmine kills 1, wounds 4 others

From the Manila Bulletin (Feb 2): ASG landmine kills 1, wounds 4 others

Suspected Abu Sayyaf Group militants planted an  improvised explosive device (IED) in Sumisip, Basilan province Friday that was stepped on by a local cowboy, killing him instantly and  wounding four others.

Sumisip Police  chief Sr. Insp. Achmad Alibonga said the explosion took place around 8:30 a.m at the village of Limbocandis, Sumisip, Basilan province.

Alibonga identified the lone fatality as Mannah Jallama, 25. Wounded was Sopia Abduhu, 16 while the three other remained unidentified.

Alibonga said the victims were herding cow when Jallama stepped on the improvised landmine.

Alibonga said Jallama died on the spot while Abduhu was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

After an hour,  the  ASG also ambushed a group of militiamen,  conducting security patrol near a government project site in Limbocandis.

During the brief exchange of gunfire, three civilians were hit by stray bullets.

The militiamen recovered an improvised bomb after the clash.

http://www.mb.com.ph/asg-landmine-kills-1-wounds-4-others/

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