Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were reported killed
during an encounter with 35th Infantry Battalion troopers in Patikul town, Sulu
Thursday morning.
This was disclosed by Joint Task Group-Sulu commander Brig.
Gen. Alan Arrojado.
He added the information was forwarded to them by their
intelligence operatives.
The ASG bandits were killed during a 7:30 a.m. encounter in
Barangay Latih, Patikul town, Sulu.
Government troopers were conducting security patrols when
they encountered ASG bandits headed by one Alkam Udjaman triggering a 30-minute
gunbattle.
No soldier was reported injured nor killed in the firefight
while an undetermined number of the ASGs were reported killed and wounded.
An 81mm mortar team provided support for government troopers
by firing two rounds at the ASG positions during this engagement.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=826296
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.