A son of Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader Isnilon Hapilon was reportedly killed following a clash with a group of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters in al-Barka town.
Maj. Filemon Tan, spokesman of the Western Mindanao Command, said the younger Hapilon suffered bullet wounds during the clash that erupted at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near the crossing of Linuam and Guinanta in al-Barka town.
“This was the report that we obtained but this is still subject to confirmation,” said Tan.
The official said three other members of the ASG were killed during the clash, according to report.
It was not immediately clear why the gunfight occurred but the MILF fighters were reportedly landowners in the area.
Violent confrontations among Muslim clans are usually triggered by land dispute and disagreements on local matters.
Basilan is one of the two remaining strongholds of the ASG, but the MILF is also maintaining a considerable force in the province.
http://www.mb.com.ph/hapilon-son-killed-in-asg-basilan-clash-with-milf/
“This was the report that we obtained but this is still subject to confirmation,” said Tan.
Tan said the MILF was led by a certain Aslumin Masud.
It was not immediately clear why the gunfight occurred but the MILF fighters were reportedly landowners in the area.
Violent confrontations among Muslim clans are usually triggered by land dispute and disagreements on local matters.
Basilan is one of the two remaining strongholds of the ASG, but the MILF is also maintaining a considerable force in the province.
http://www.mb.com.ph/hapilon-son-killed-in-asg-basilan-clash-with-milf/
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