Thursday, March 24, 2016

3 ASG bandits killed in clash with MILF in Basilan

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 24): 3 ASG bandits killed in clash with MILF in Basilan

Three Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were believed killed during an encounter with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces in Albarka, Basilan Wednesday morning.

Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Filemon Tan said the clash took place 10:30 a.m. when patrolling MILF units headed Aslumin Masud spotted ASG bandits commanded by Isnilon Hapilon at Sitio Tampat near the crossing of Linuan and Guinanta.

In the ensuing firefight, three bandits were reported killed and a high-powered firearm seized.

"Subject to confirmation by our troops, the son of Isnilon Hapilon was also killed during the encounter," Tan said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=869823

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