The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) clashed with the elements of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) at Sitio Bunga, Brgy. Buanza, Indanan, Sulu, around 9 o’clock in the morning on April 24, 2020.
MNLF troops encountered more or less fifty (50) fully armed ASG in a firefight that lasted for about forty (40) minutes according to MNLF coordinator, Lieutenant Colonel Esnani Mai.
Prior to the clash, troops under MNLF Commander Abraham Joel conducted patrol in response to the alleged presence of ASG hiding near the MNLF Community in Brgy. Kagay, Indanan, Sulu.
Seven (7) MNLF members suffered minor injuries as result of the skirmish and were immediately brought to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital. One of the injured members was thereafter transported to Zamboanga City via helicopter for further treatment.
According to Colonel Ignatius N Patrimonio, Commander of 1102 Infantry Brigade, a report stated that several ASG members also suffered injuries. He also mentioned the identities of the clashed group. “It was confirmed that the MNLF clashed with the groups under ASG leaders Taun Annoh and Apoh Mike. Said ASGs were involved in the kidnapping of five Indonesians on the waters of Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia on January 17, 2020,” Colonel Patrimonio said.
Major General Corleto S. Vinluan Jr. AFP, Commander of Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Division lauded the efforts of the MNLF in assisting the troops in maintaining peace in Sulu. “I appreciate the contributions of the MNLF as one of the peace-inclined groups in our efforts to secure the whole province for the betterment of every Suluanon,” he said.
The MNLF are now in pursuit tracking down the confronted ASG.
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