[Business World] The ongoing military operation against the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan and Sulu has left 40 militants killed and 25 injured.
In Basilan, the continuing offensive which started last Wednesday led to the killing of 18 Abu Sayyaf militants and injuring of nine others. Among those killed in the confrontations in July 7 were Julkifli Sariul and Kussien Pallam Seong. Among those injured were Boy Indama, Abdul Karim, Hakim Jalul, Bong Assam, Albert Tuason and Gapul Melling.
Heavy fighting is still being reported as of Monday with the military using to armored vehicles, artillery fire and close air support.
In Sulu, Philippine troops have killed 22 Abu Sayyaf militants and injued 16 others. Military intelligence reports identified Abu Sayyaf militants Sabtola Mahalli, Mallah Sangkula, and Bas Sariyul.
Sangkula and Mahalli, a follower of Abu Sayyaf Sub-Leader Basaron Arok, were killed in an clash with soldierslast July 6. Mahalli was wanted for involvement in the kidnapping of ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon and Nelso Lim of Mega Fishing. Sariyul was killed on July 7 in a clash in Patikul.
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A village chief was shot and injured in a gun attack in Yala province on Sunday morning. Raman district deputy chief investigator Siripong Thongyang said Sulgifli Molo, a village leader in tamboon Koto Buera, his assistants and some villagers were sitting in a tea shop near a school when two men on a motorcycle arrived. The pillion rider fired several shots at Mr Sulgifli, hitting him in the leg, before the motorcycle took off.
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[Business World] The ongoing military operation against the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan and Sulu has left 40 militants killed and 25 injured.
