SULU – Marines killed an Abu Sayyaf sub-commander in a clash Tuesday on the southern Philippine island of Pata off Sulu province, the military said.
Hapidz Abdurahman
It said Hapidz Abdurahman, alias Jihad, clashed with soldiers who were trying to capture him alive. The slain militant leader had a string of criminal cases filed against him, including murder.
This was also confirmed by Lt. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, chief of the Western Mindanao Command. “The Abu Sayyaf suffered another setback with the death of another sub-commander. I commend our ground forces for exhibiting the same conviction and diligence,” he said.
Abdurahman was also buried by soldiers on the island. There was no report of military casualty in the fighting that lasted only 10 minutes. Dela Vega did not say if Abdurahman was alone on the island.
Soldiers also seized a boat and a rifle from the area, according to Dela Vega, who said the military operation against the pro-ISIS group is still continuing in the restive South.
“We are building up our focused and intelligence operations to pursue, pressure, and defeat Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu. While we are gaining a foothold with our persistent offensives, the military will continuously exert all efforts to reach out and work with the Suluanons to pave the way for peace and development in the province,” he said.
The Abu Sayyaf is still holding several local and foreign hostages in Sulu.
https://mindanaoexaminer.com/marines-take-down-sayyaf-sub-commander/
Abdurahman was also buried by soldiers on the island. There was no report of military casualty in the fighting that lasted only 10 minutes. Dela Vega did not say if Abdurahman was alone on the island.
Soldiers also seized a boat and a rifle from the area, according to Dela Vega, who said the military operation against the pro-ISIS group is still continuing in the restive South.
“We are building up our focused and intelligence operations to pursue, pressure, and defeat Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu. While we are gaining a foothold with our persistent offensives, the military will continuously exert all efforts to reach out and work with the Suluanons to pave the way for peace and development in the province,” he said.
The Abu Sayyaf is still holding several local and foreign hostages in Sulu.
https://mindanaoexaminer.com/marines-take-down-sayyaf-sub-commander/
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