Military captures 2 Abu Sayyaf members

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Special Forces opera dawn Friday in Sulu.

spokesman, said members of the engaged in a skirmish with a band of militants in Barangay Lagasan Higad in Patikul that began shortly before 2 a.m. and lasted for about an hour Abdulla and Delson Kansiong.

The two were followers of ASG was unclear whether the notorious leader was with the gunmen. Both Abdulla and Kansiong are now being interrogated.

“Abdulla and Kansiong are currently in the custody of the 2SFBn for - dinating with the police for proper legal procedures,” Petinglay said.

Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, com Force Sulu said that there was no report of military casualties and that operations against the Abu Sayyaf were continuing in the area.

“As we speak, troops continue to scour the area to pin down the them from exiting the area,” Sobejana said.

captured so far since early this year in military operations in Sulu.

Aussie ships arrive

ships – HMAS Larrakia and Maitland - cal miles from Sulu, for anti-terrorism and piracy campaign exercises.

Rear Admiral Rene Medina led local military commanders in welcoming the Australian sailors accompanied by Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely and Defense

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“Aside from enhancing the maritime cooperation with other - does not work alone in protecting and maintaining peace and order and stability in its area of responsibility. This upholds the strong relationship of the Philip it comes to maritime patrol and security,” Medina said.

Australia has supported Ma played a key role in defeating lo in the siege of Marawi City.