Government troopers discovered and captured two camps of the
Abu Sayaf Group (ASG) of bandits during clearing operations in Patikul town,
Sulu over the past two days, according to the Joint Task Group Sulu, in a
statement forwarded Saturday.
Col. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, said
the first ASG camp seized at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday, can hold about 50
bunkers which can accommodate more than 200 bandits.
“Operating troops recovered an empty plastic dextrose,
assorted civilian clothes, make-shift comfort rooms, and a water point. Said
camp is now being occupied by Marine units,” Joint Task Group public affairs
officer Capt. Antonio Bulao said.
On Feb. 25, at 5: 20 p.m. troopers from Joint Task Force
ZAMBASULTA (Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi), discovered an ASG camp
measuring 100 square meters while pursuing the bandits in Barangay Buhanginan,
Patikul.
Ensign Chester Ian Ramos, Joint Task Force ZAMBASULTA
spokesperson, said the captured camp can shelter an estimated 50 individuals.
Relentless pursuit operations are being launched in
coordination with the Philippine National Police to expedite arrest of lawless
elements operating in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=739997
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