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Seven Abu Sayyaf rebels slain in Sulu
 [PhilStar] Seven Abu Sayyaf gunmen were killed and 17 soldiers were injured in gunfights Saturday in Patikul town in Sulu.Western Mindanao Command in Zamboanga City said the hostilities in Barangay Bakong, Patikul broke out when Abu Sayyaf rebels opened fire from two directons on soldiers approaching their lair. The soldiers returned fire and succeeded in driving their attackers away after killing seven of them in the two-hour exchange. The soldiers were to check out Barangay Bakong due to the reported presence there of notorious Abu Sayyaf leader Radulan Sahiron and his lieutenants, Hatib Sawadjaan and Idang Susukan, all wanted for crimes, including multiple murder, frustrated murder and kidnappings. Brig. Gen. Divino Rey Pabayo of the Joint Task Force Sulu said seven bodies of Abu Sayyaf militants were found scattered in the scenes of the running firefights. Six other rebels were reportedly injured in the clash. Pabayo also reported that 17 of his men were injured as they exchanged fire with Sahiron and his followers. Sawadjaan reportedly sustained a bullet wound in the lower torso. Posted by: ryuge 2018-09-18 |
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