By PIO,
WESMINCOM
Two high-powered firearms, other war materiel, and personal
belongings of the Abu Sayyaf Group were seized by the military in Sulu on
February 6, 2022. Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao
Command said army soldiers from the 6th Special Forces Battalion acted on a
report of the presence of ASG personalities in Barangay Tanum, Patikul, Sulu.
While operating troops were approaching, the ASG members hurriedly fled.
“I directed all military units in the area to intensify further
their monitoring on the direction of the fleeing enemies and establish blockade
on their possible withdrawal routes,” Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Commander of
Joint Task Force Sulu stated.
While scouring the area, troops recovered one M14 rifle with two
steel magazines, one M16 rifle with two steel magazines, 27 rounds of 5.56mm
ammunition, 29 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, one bandolier, one solar panel, seven
assorted sim card cases, one jungle hammock, one civilian backpack, one combat
shirt (Phil. Marines), one poncho, one Qur’an, denatured alcohol, two combs,
two scissors, nail cutter, and one face mask.
Operating troops brought the recovered items to the headquarters
of the 6th SF Battalion for proper disposition.
“I commend the troops of the 6th SF Battalion for thwarting the
possible terror attack of the group in the peaceful communities. I congratulate
you all for this laudable accomplishment,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. said.
