As military units continue to close in with the Abu Sayyaf
Group (ASG) terrorists in Sulu, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
through its intelligence branches are keeping a tight watch on possible
diversionary tactics the bandits might use in an attempt to remove pressure
from their beleaguered comrades.
Possible targets of these diversionary tactics, which are
likely bombing attacks, are key cities especially those in Mindanao .
However unlikely this scenario is, AFP spokesperson Brig.
Gen. Restituto Padilla on Wednesday said there is no harm in preparing for any
eventuality.
"It is different when you have adequate
preparations," he added.
Padilla also urged the public to be vigilant and observant
of their surroundings and immediately report to authorities suspicious-looking
personnel and unattended items.
"(This is) so that authorities can act on such
information immediately," he stressed.
The AFP began looking into possible ASG diversionary tactics
after military clashed heavily with ASG bandits, headed by Radullan Sahiron,
resulting in the death of 15 troopers and wounding of 12 others in Sitio Kan
Jalul, Barangay Maligay, Patikul, Sulu.
Padilla said the clash with Sahiron indicates that the AFP
has already reached the main group of the ASG as the bandit leader is known to
operate in the interior and might do everything to reduce military pressure
against them.
A total of 30 terrorists were reported to have been killed
during the ongoing focused military operations against the ASG which started
last week.
Another 11 brigands were reported wounded in the series of
clashes with government forces.
The offensive was the offshoot of the bandit group's brutal
beheading of 18-year-old Patrick Jhames Almodavar last week.
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