ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — As of today, the number of Abu Sayyaf group members killed in the all-out offensive operations of the military in Sulu and Basilan has reached 21.
Military operations continue against the bandit group in Sulu and Basilan.
This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte declared an all-out-war against them last week for executing an 18-year old captive, Patrick Jhames Almodavar.
According to AFP, among the casualties were three ASG leaders namely Mohammad Said alyas Ama Maas, Hairullah Asbang and Sihata Latip.
Said was said to be responsible for the kidnapping and killing of foreign nationals, John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, while Asbang was known for instigating a number of violence and extortion activities.
(DANTE AMENTO / UNTV News and Rescue)
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