Kalinaw News: Special Forces seizes ASG Encampments in Sulu

From Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2021): Special Forces seizes ASG Encampments in Sulu



February 07, 2021, Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Jolo, Sulu – Following the discovery of two (2) Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) encampments last Thursday, the 2nd Special Forces Battalion (2SFBn) seized another encampment early morning today.

At around 7:15am today, the Special Forces Teams led by 1Lt Rhoy B Lanzar discovered another recently vacated ASG harbor site in Brgy Danag, Patikul. The troops noted that the terrorists must have left the area in haste as they recovered three (3) hammocks, two (2) backpacks, personal belongings, and perishable food items.

Notably, on February 4, government forces under 2SFBn Commander Ltc Jooney Jay R Busiños also discovered two ASG encampments in the same barangay. Ltc Busiños narrated that the first encampment can hold up to 15 ASG members, while the other has 10 bunkers. Similarly, they recovered two (2) backpacks; two (2) hammocks; one (1) cellphone; one (1) solar panel; 1/2 sack of rice; ten (10) gallons water; kitchen utensils, and personal belongings.”

Meanwhile, Brigade Commander BGen Antonio I Bautista Jr of 1101st Infantry Brigade assured that they will continue to hunt down the terrorist group. “Continuous combat operations are significantly narrowing down the mobility and resources of these ASG members, who are evading and hiding in foxholes like rats for several months already” he said.

For his part, Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Division Commander MGen Gonzales acknowledged the persistent efforts of all brigades in Sulu. “We’ve been gaining great momentum especially with our achievements in 2020. The JTF-Sulu will continue in consonance with the guidance and efforts of the newly installed AFP Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Cirilito E Sobejana to ultimately destroy the ASG in Sulu in the soonest time possible.”

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