Skip to content
The Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper

The Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper

Title

Name

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Mindanao
  • Visayas
  • National
  • Features
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • International
  • SciTech
  • Health & Wellness
  • Sports
  • About Us
    • Regional Advertising Rates
    • Contact Us
    • Profile
  • Home
  • Featured
  • 4 soldiers wounded in Sayyaf clash in Sulu
  • Featured
  • Mindanao Post

4 soldiers wounded in Sayyaf clash in Sulu

Chief Editor November 6, 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four soldiers, including an army officer, were wounded in fierce battle with Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu province in southern Philippines, officials said Tuesday.

Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, a spokesman for the Western Mindanao Command, said the fighting erupted in the village called Panglayahan in Patikul town. He said troops from the 32nd Infantry Battalion clashed Monday afternoon with about 50 gunmen under Abu Sayyaf leader Radulan Sahiron.

“Heavy skirmishes ensued which resulted to the wounding of an army officer and three soldiers, while heavy casualties were reported on the enemy’s side based on human intelligence,” Besana said.

He said the wounded soldiers were evacuated to a military hospital in the capital town of Jolo. The identities and ranks of the casualties were not made public by Besana.

Soldiers recovered 50 kilos of rice, personal belongings with blood stains and assorted medicines from the Abu Sayyaf encampment.

Lt. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, chief of the Western Mindanao Command, said operations against the Abu Sayyaf will not stop until the militants have been neutralized. “The Joint Task Force Sulu continues to intensify the conduct of offensives against the Abu Sayyaf to neutralize the remaining bandits,” he said.

Dela Vega also thanked the local government and civilians for providing intelligence to the military. “We extend our gratitude to the local government and the populace for helping troops in fighting terrorism by means of giving information, thus, making it easier for us to neutralize the outlaws,” he said.

The Abu Sayyaf is fighting for a caliphate in the troubled region. (Mindanao Examiner)

 

Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindanaoexaminer
Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindanaoExamine
Read And Share Our News: https://www.mindanaoexaminer.com
http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com
Digital Archives: https://issuu.com/mindanaoexaminernewspaper
See Media Rates: https://mindanaoexaminer.com/ad-rates
fb-share-icon
Tweet 20

Continue Reading

Previous: ARMM recognizes ‘Outstanding Stewards of Environment’
Next: Radyo Mindanao November 07, 2018

Related News

Basilan-Peace-Agreement
  • Mindanao Post

Peace agreement ends longstanding ‘rido’ in Basilan

Editor June 17, 2025
PhilHealth-logo
  • Mindanao Post

PhilHealth’s KonSulTa Program Reaches Zamboanga City Jail: Advancing Inclusive and Preventive Health Care

Editor June 17, 2025
Misamis-Drug-Free
  • Mindanao Post

Misamis Oriental town receives Balangay Seal of Excellence

Editor June 16, 2025

Trending News

Visa Stays Ahead of the Curve in AI-Driven Commerce in the Philippines Jeffrey-Navarro,-Country-Manager,-Visa-Philippines 1
  • Business

Visa Stays Ahead of the Curve in AI-Driven Commerce in the Philippines

July 1, 2025
Singapore Airlines Group continues progress on Decarbonisation Journey with Neste and World Energy Agreements Singapore-Airline 2
  • Business

Singapore Airlines Group continues progress on Decarbonisation Journey with Neste and World Energy Agreements

July 1, 2025
Pag-IBIG Fund Earns 13th Straight Unmodified Opinion from COA Official-Artwork-for-PR2025-14 3
  • National

Pag-IBIG Fund Earns 13th Straight Unmodified Opinion from COA

July 1, 2025
Michael Harris Conlin Wins 2025 Philippine Barista Championship, Paving the Way for Philippine Coffee on the World Stage Michael-Harris-Conlin 4
  • Sports

Michael Harris Conlin Wins 2025 Philippine Barista Championship, Paving the Way for Philippine Coffee on the World Stage

June 30, 2025
Millions At Risk: Why Chronic Disease is a Crisis We Can’t Ignore CKD1 5
  • Health

Millions At Risk: Why Chronic Disease is a Crisis We Can’t Ignore

June 27, 2025
  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Blog
Copyright © 2025. The Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper. All Rights Reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.