3 Abu Sayyaf bandits captured in Sulu

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THREE Abu Sayyaf bandits were captured as focused military operations continue in Sulu province, the military said Saturday, October 20.

Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, said the three were captured following a clash at 9:40 a.m. Thursday in Maligay village, Patikul, Sulu.

Dela Vega identified them as Gafur Albani Absari, Medzfar Mangkabong, and Madjid Mangkabong.

Dela Vega said the troops of the Army’s 5th Scout Ranger Battalion were conducting focus military operation when they clashed with a group of Abu Sayyaf bandits and captured three of them.

He said they were turned over to the Army’s 501st Infantry Brigade for proper disposition and filing of charges in coordination with the Sulu Provincial Police Office.

The Abu Sayyaf bandits are still holding captive 10 people consisting of two foreigners--A Dutch and a Vietnamese--and eight Filipinos. (SunStar Philippines)

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