Militants killed by Philippines

Philippine

forces have killed at least 21 Abu Sayyaf gunmen in Sulu, in an offensive launched at the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte, after the beheading of a student last Wednesday. LieutenantGeneral Mayoralgo dela Cruz, head of the Armed Forces’ Western Mindanao Command said Abu Sayyaf fatalities had risen to 21 after at least three sub-commanders of the militant group and their men were killed in clashes in Patikul and Talipao.(Staff Report)