Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were killed while six troopers from the Joint Task Group Basilan were wounded in a clash with the brigands in Barangay Kuhon, Al Barka, Basilan Sunday morning.

Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, said the encounter also resulted in the rescue of five civilians being held hostage by the ASG.

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