WESTMINCOM: 3 Sayyafs neutralized in Sulu

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 16, 2020): 3 Sayyafs neutralized in Sulu

Three Abu Sayyaf militants were neutralized in the hour-long offensives launched by the military in Patikul, Sulu today, May 16.

Soldiers recovered an enemy cadaver and a high-powered firearm after a ferocious clash in Sitio Tubig, Paliya, Danag at 10:44am.

Combat troops of the 21st Infantry Battalion conducted a blockade and engaged about 20 militants in said area.

Augmenting troops further delivered fire and blocked possible withdrawal routes of the enemies.

Troops currently pursue the fleeing bandits.

Bloodstains were found in the enemy position, indicating heavy casualties inflicted by troops on the Abu Sayyaf, according to Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu.

Meanwhile, troops promptly extricated five soldiers with slight wounds.

Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command, said, "As our troops penetrate the strongholds and close in on enemies, they will continuously employ reasonable amount of combat power to pressure and debilitate the terror group in Sulu."

"We will sustain our security operations against the terrorists until we win the peace in Sulu and other parts of WMC AOR."

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