Tight security for Basilan

BASILAN – Police and military have tightened security in Basilan province, a known stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf group, following the capture of 2 suspected bombers in the capital city of Isabela.

Police and soldiers continue to patrol the cities of Isabela and Lamitan and municipalities where the Abu Sayyaf is actively operating. 

2 Sayyaf bombers captured in Isabela City

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Security forces captured 2 Abu Sayyaf bombers in a daring operation in Isabela City in Basilan, one of 5 provinces under the restive Muslim autonomous region in southern Philippines, police said Wednesday.

Police said the duo – Mudzrim Ilaman and Kadir Ajanal – were tracked down before dusk Tuesday in the village called Menzi. Policemen, backed by soldiers, seized improvised explosives from the militants.