Wednesday, August 31, 2016

AFP keeps tight watch on possible ASG diversionary tactics

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 1): AFP keeps tight watch on possible ASG diversionary tactics

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.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=919018

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