ALL OUT OFFENSIVE | AFP, ASG Encounters on-going in Basilan

Posted to DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service News Website (Jun 23): ALL OUT OFFENSIVE | AFP, ASG Encounters on-going in Basilan

CAMP NAVARRO, Calarian, Zamboanga City (DWDD) – Troops of the Joint Task Force Basilan continue to pound on the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) as focused military operations against the bandits are intensified in the province of Basilan.

An armed confrontation ensued between military troops and the Abu Sayyaf bandits following intensified operations launched in Barangay Dugaa, Tuburan, Basilan today.

Initial reports received from ground units disclosed that the government side suffered one (1) killed and three (3) wounded in action, while casualties on the Abu Sayyafs are yet to be determined.

As of this press time, the firefight is ongoing. Troops of the 3rd Air Division, Philippine Air Force were directed to provide air ambulance for casualty evacuation, while naval troops will conduct blockage in Tuburan, Basilan.

All-out military offensives are ongoing to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group responsible for the series of atrocities in the province of Basilan.

ASABILLO / MCAG

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