From Tempo (Jun 12): 7 ASG men killed in Sulu clash
Fighting broke out between Army troopers and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Indanan town of Sulu, resulting in the death of at least seven suspected bandits who were reportedly among those keeping foreign and local kidnap victims.
Col. Allan Arrojado, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu, said the clash that occurred at around 11 a.m. yesterday also resulted in the wounding of one soldier.
Arrojado said the clash started when elements of the 35th Infantry Battalion recovered two motorcycles in Indanan town. The motorbikes were believed to have been abandoned after seeing the Army troopers.
Almost three hours later, the troops led by Major Ibni Saddama chanced upon the same Abu Sayyaf men in Barangay Sawaki, triggering a running gun battle.
The clash resulted in the wounding of one soldier which Arrojado said was taken to the hospital for treatment.
“Our troops also recovered one body of the enemy,” said Arrojado. Another military official said six more bodies were seen being dragged away by the Abu Sayaf according to military assets near the area.
“There was a request for artillery fires while some military units were ordered to conduct blocking operations,” said Arrojado.
http://www.tempo.com.ph/2015/06/12/7-asg-men-killed-in-sulu-clash/
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