ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Twenty-three members of the Abu Sayyaf recently surrendered to government forces, including four new members from the island of Sulu. The ASG members now cover limited areas of Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-tawi or Zambasulta, according to the police. The ASG members surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion in Barangay Likod, Pata town in the province of Sulu. Among those who surrendered were Aldin […]
Tag: Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command
20 suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits surrender in Basilan
(Eagle News)– Twenty suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members under sub-leader Katatong Balaman a.k.a. “Tatong” surrendered on Thursday (September 22), the Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command said. Aside from the alleged bandits, the Sumisip-based bandits also surrendered their high-powered and locally made firearms. “This is the result of the relentless operation we are conducting where they suffered lots of casualties. These Abu Sayyafs now fear for their lives, leading to the surrender,” Westmincom quoted Army […]





