Abu Sayyaf bomber killed in Sulu

From the Philippine Star (Jul 11, 2021): Abu Sayyaf bomber killed in Sulu (By Roel Pareño)

A suspected Abu Sayyaf bomber was killed while two other bandits were wounded in a military offensive in Patikul, Sulu on Friday.

Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Division commander, said troops from the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion launched the operation in the jungles of Bud Daho at around 12:20 p.m.

Around 20 militants under Mundi Sawadjaan clashed with the soldiers.

Brig. Gen. Antonio Bautista Jr., 1101st Infantry Brigade commander, said the body of the slain bandit was recovered.

Soldiers also overran an encampment of the bandits. They seized 14 hammocks, eight ponchos, three pairs of boots and food items.

“A tracking unit was locating the fleeing Abu Sayyaf group... We believed two other terrorists were wounded in the assault,” Bautista said.

Gonzales dedicated the accomplishment of the troops to the victims of the C-130 plane crash on July 4, who were supposed to reinforce the soldiers in the campaign against terrorists in the area.

“Troops in Sulu are still mourning the death of our comrades who died on the C-130 mishap, but we have no choice but to keep on with our mandate.... We honor them by striving to achieve that mission,” Gonzales said.

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2021/07/11/2111630/abu-sayyaf-bomber-killed-sulu