An alleged sub-leader of ISIS-inspired Ansar Al-Khilafah Philippines (AKP) was killed in a firefight with troops of the 27th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Gansidan, Barangay Daliao, Maasim, Sarangani on Monday.
Capt. Jerry Lamosao, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division, identified the suspect as Basser Sahak who died at around 6 a.m. on Monday.
Sahak was allegedly responsible for a series of atrocities and bombings. He was one of the suspects charged with multiple frustrated murder in connection to the IED explosion last Sept. 16, 2018 in Purok Malipayon, Barangay Apopong, General Santos City that injured at least eight individuals.
Accordingly, Sahak was in charge of the liquidation operation and money-making activities. He managed the AKP finances and had direct contact with Abu Toraife, the leader of the ISIS-Inspired Dawla Islamiya Group that operates in Maguindanao, Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.
Further, the troops recovered an M16 rifle with a defaced serial number, and eight live ammunition of an M203 rifle, three cellular phones; four improvised anti-personnel mines with components; food supplies and personal belongings.
The body was turned over to Daliao Barangay Captain Aladin Tambingag and Maasim Municipal Kagawad Jovi Apit for proper disposition.
“The 1002nd Infantry Brigade intends to defeat this ISIS-inspired group like the AKP by isolating them in order to apply focused military operations and avoid collateral damage. We are collaborating with other government agencies and civil society organizations aimed to address socio-economic conditions contributing to the resiliency of these terror groups.” Brig. Gen. Roberto T. Ancan, commander of the 1002nd Infantry Brigade, said.
Maj. Gen. Noel S. Clement, commander of the 10th ID, lauded the troops' accomplishment as he said that "with people's participation in our campaign against terrorism, we can detect, locate and neutralize terrorists. In this way, any possible threat will always be dealt with accordingly."
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