Kalinaw News: Abu Sayyaf Group Supporter neutralized in Basilan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Mar 7, 2022): Abu Sayyaf Group Supporter neutralized in Basilan



Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – A supporter of the Abu Sayyaf Group was killed in a short encounter in Basilan at noon Friday, March 4, 2022.

According to Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Commander of Joint Task Force Basilan, troops were conducting combat operation when they received information of the presence of alias Buloy Parang in the vicinity of Barangay Mangal, Sumisip, Basilan. “Alias Buloy Parang served as a courier and planter of anti-personnel mine (APM) used for extortion by the ASG under Pasil Bayali in Sumisip area,” Brig. Gen. Gobway said.

While operating troops were approaching the reported location, the target opened fire which prompted the government forces to return fire. Short exchange of fires ensued which resulted in the death of Alias Buloy and the recovery of one cal. 45 pistol and one anti-personnel mine.

Brig. Gen. Gobway stated that the slain ASG supporter together with Pasil Bayali and Tawakal Bayali were involved in the serries of APM bombings targeting a batching plant and the road construction projects in Barangays Limbo Candis, Central Sumisip, Lower Benembengan, and Mangal, all of Sumisip that killed two innocent civilians and one Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) member.

“We remain steadfast in fighting against terrorism and neutralizing not only terror group members but even their supporters with the hopes of achieving our ultimate goal. All our achievements are attributed to our dedicated soldiers, our partners, stakeholders, and the populace,” Brig. Gen. Gobway emphasized.

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