MILF groups clash over control of banana farm

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao: Two groups belonging to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) clashed early on Friday for control of banana farm causing panic among villagers at disputed areas in at least two municipalities here.

Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, spokesman for the Army-led anti-crime Task Force Central, said information reaching them showed that the two groups – one led by Kabag Alilayah and the other by Jacob Sangki – are competing for strategic spots in the Delinanas Cavendish banana farm at the adjoining Datu Abdullah Sangki and Ampatuan municipalities.