3 ASG Members Killed, 8 Wounded during Military’s Pursuit Operations in Sulu
The operating troops of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion (5SRB) under Lieutenant Colonel Herbert D. Dilag of the 1101st Infantry Brigade, 11th Infantry Division clashed with the elements of Abu Sayyaf Group at Sitio Lihnub, Brgy. Buhanginan, Patikul, Sulu, around 2 o’clock in the afternoon on April 16, 2020.
The 5SRB‘s 4th Scout Ranger Company encountered more or less forty (40) fully armed men confirmed under ASG leaders Radullan Sahiron and Hatib Hadjan Sawadjaan. Reinforcements from 15th Scout Ranger Company also encountered the same group about a kilometer away from the first encounter site with a firefight that lasted around forty-five (45) minutes.
Said clashes were supported by 21st Infantry and 9th Field Artillery Battalions that resulted to 11 ASG casualties which 3 of them were killed, and the recovery of an assault rifle, one grenade launcher, assorted ammunitions, cellphones, solar panels, personal belongings and other subversive documents.
Three of the operating troops suffered minor injuries during the incident and were immediately brought to Camp General Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital for treatment.
The encounter was the result of continuous efforts of Brigadier General Antonio G. Nafarrete, AFP, Commander of 1101st Infantry Brigade following the clash of the 6th Special Forces Battalion on April 4, 2020 at So Gabang, Brgy. Kaunayan, Patikul, Sulu. Brigadier General Nafarrete assured that the Brigade will continuously hunt the ASG in order to maintain safety, peace, and security in the communities in his area of responsibility particularly in the Municipality of Patikul, Sulu.
Major General Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP, Commander of 11th Infantry Division re-assured that the momentum to eradicate ASG in Sulu will continue amidst the presence of another concern brought about by the seriously confronted pandemic. “Our intent is for the soldiers to protect the people and the local government units who are currently delivering basic services to the community in line with the AFP mandates and guidelines in addressing the situation concerning COVID-19,” he said.
---11th Infantry Division, PA
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