SULU - Troops clashed with Abu Sayyaf militants in the
southern Philippine province of Sulu where security forces continue to hunt
down the pro-ISIS group.
The fighting erupted in the village of Kaunayan in Patikul town
after Special Forces soldiers ran into a group of 30 militants under Abu Sayyaf
leader Hajan Sawadjaan on Saturday, according to Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr.,
commander of the 11th Infantry Division.
There was no immediate reports of casualties, but Vinluan said the
operation against the Abu Sayyaf is continuing. “We assure the momentum to
eradicate the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu will pursue amidst the presence of another
concern brought about by the coronavirus disease.”
“Your soldiers will conduct pursuit operation to eradicate remnants
of Abu Sayyaf bandits that hinder further development in Sulu. Let us continue
our united efforts together with the stakeholders and local government units to
end the confronted local armed conflict despite the confronted COVID-19
situation,” he said.
He said Scout Rangers clashed with the Abu Sayyaf in the town just
last month following the surrender of 10 militants.
Troops are also helping the provincial government in distributing
relief aid to residents and assisting frontliners in the different towns. Gov.
Sakur Tan imposed a strict general home quarantine in all 19 towns to prevent
the spread of the coronavirus disease. (Zamboanga Post)
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