THREE Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were killed while seven soldiers were wounded in fierce encounter on Monday during pursuit operations to rescue two police officers and civilians abducted by the bandits in Patikul, Sulu.
Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, said Army Troops encountered about 70 ASG bandits led by sub-leaders Idang Susukan and Almujer Yadah in Sitio Sangay, Barangay Buhanginan and a gunfight ensued for about an hour.
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