Three members of lawless group, reportedly headed by one
Ukol Talumpa, were killed during an encounter with government security forces
in Pagadian City
The incident took place near Tulawas
National High
School at Purok 1, Barangay Tulawas, Pagadian City
He added that operatives from the Pagadian City Police
Station and Zamboanga Del Sur Provincial Police Office were responding to
reports of armed men in the area when fired upon by 10 of the bandits at 5:43
p.m..
Police officers then retaliated, killing three and wounding
four of the suspects, who managed to escape along with their other companions.
In the gunfight, a police officer identified as PO2 Manuel,
was wounded in the chest.
Recovered from the encounter scene were three .45 caliber
pistols and three motorcycles.
Mongao said troops from the 53rd Infantry Battalion are now
helping the police in their pursuit operations.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=786115
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