High-powered firearms allegedly owned by Abu Sayyaf recovered in Sulu

(Eagle News) — Government troops recovered in Sulu a cache of high-powered firearms allegedly owned by the Abu Sayyaf.

The eight high-powered firearms—four M16 rifles and four M14 rifles—were found in Sitio Kadkad, Talipao at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, following a tip from a concerned citizen.

The alleged Abu Sayyaf member guarding the firearms managed to flee before troops could get to the area.