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| source: interaksyon |
MANILA, Philippines -- At least eight Abu Ssayyaf gunmen died and 14 government troops, including a junior officer, were wounded in a clash in Sulu province Friday, the military’s report on the incident said.
The report said 12 of the wounded soldiers are “in stable condition” and that the Abu Sayyaf also suffered nine wounded after the military called in artillery and air support during the fighting in Sitio Tanum, Barangay Buhangin in Patikul town.
The wounded troops, all from Bravo Company of the Army's 35th Infantry Battalion, are:
- 1st Lieutenant Edwin C. Mateo
- Staff Sergeant Rico N. Haluag
- Staff Sergeant Mario C. Macas
- Sergeant Mhienhar M. Sahial
- Corporal Eddie O. Saha
- Corporal Joel R. Torrion
- Private First Class Henry J. Sacay
- Private First Class Aldren H. Juani
- Private First Class Renante T. Lusay
- Private First Class Reyji S. Monsales
- Private First Class Gajir T. Radjah
- Private First Class Argie C. Maala
- Private First Class Ronello P. Anadeo
- Private First Class Malik B. Taha
Fresh troops from the 16th Special Forces Company and the 14th Light Armor Company were inserted into the combat area to pursue the Abu Sayyaf with Marine Battalion Landing Team 2 positioned to prevent the gunmen from withdrawing toward Talipao and Panglima Estino towns.
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