From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 5): Abu Sayyaf threat subsides after 2017 military ops – Gen. Galvez
The Abu Sayyaf threat is waning as government troops have accumulatively neutralized members of the infamous terrorist group during the past year.
According to Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, Jr., commanding officer of the Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom), soldiers under his command have neutralized a total of 352 Abus for the year 2017. Specifically, 128 bandits were killed during military operations and 80 were apprehended.
Add to that some 144 Abus from Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi have returned to the folds of the law.
General Galvez also reported that 223 firearms were either recovered, seized or surrendered to the government.
For 2017, Wesmincom reports that 26 soldiers died serving their country combating the Abu Sayyaf terrorist threat.
“Ultimately, our efforts will continue to sustain our development support operations in Mindanao, through our interagency and stakeholder engagements and our commitment in supporting the law enforcement operations of different agencies,” said General Galvez.
http://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1003883
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