12 ASG members surrender in Basilan - Twelve Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members surrendered to authorities in Basilan province, attributed to the continuous campaign of the provincial government and military operations. The surrender follows the death of ASG bomb maker Mundi Sawadjaan in an encounter with government troops. With the ASG's strength waning, authorities are hopeful that Basilan will soon be declared ASG-free. Commendations were given to the military for their efforts in maintaining peace and order in the region. (SunStar Zamboanga)
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Military personnel and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) figured in two separate armed encounters in Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday, April 2, which left casualties on both sides.
Military personnel figure in an armed encounter with suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Su
Personnel of the Army s 64th Infantry Battalion managed to drive the nine Abu Sayyaf gunmen away following a series of brief clashes early Saturday in Barangay Sucaten in Sumisip, Basilan.