From ABS-CBN (Feb 8): MILF, Army fight Abu bandits in Basilan
Troops from the Philippine Army helped Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters who encountered Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday morning.
Soldiers from the Philippine Army's 64th Infantry Battalion, under the 104th Infantry Brigade, reinforced MILF fighters when the latter encountered about 50 Abu Sayyaf bandits in Kaumpamatsakem village at around 10 a.m.
The Abu Sayyaf bandits were allegedly led by Radzmil Janatul alias Khubayb, Juhaibel Alamsirul alias Abu Kik, and Pasil Bayali.
Upon being alerted of the incident, three platoons of 64th IB led by Lt. Col. Raymund Recaido, proceeded to the encounter site.
The 64th soldiers were accompanied by MILF fighters.
The Abu Sayyaf bandits retreated to Barangay Baiwas after being outnumbered. An Abu Sayyaf bandit was reportedly killed during the encounter.
Government troops conducted pursuit operations against the withdrawing Abu Sayyaf bandits.
The 64th IB troops rescued wounded MILF fighter, identified as Sahid Liberal a.k.a. Balinting. Liberal was brought to Basilan Community Hospital for treatment.
The soldiers and the MILF fighters were able to clear Abu Sayyaf camps.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/07/15/milf-army-fight-abu-bandits-basilan
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