From ABS-CBN (Oct 30): 8 soldiers hurt in clash with Abu Sayyaf
At least eight soldiers were injured in a clash with Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) rebels in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday afternoon, an official of the the Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) confirmed.
Wesmincom spokesperson Major Filemon Tan Jr. said the 21st Infantry Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Presco Lobos encountered some 100 ASG fighters while conducting focused military operations in Barangay Panglayahan.
The 501st Infantry Brigade has directed all adjacent operating units to block the possible escapes routes of the bandits, Tan added.
The firefight is still ongoing as of posting time.
http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/30/16/8-soldiers-hurt-in-clash-with-abu-sayyaf
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