ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 20 -- Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, including the last remaining leader involved in the Sipadan kidnapping, were killed in a clash in the hinterlands of Sulu, military officials said Wednesday.
Brig. Gen. Divino Rey Pabayo Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said the firefight broke out around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in Barangay Upper Binuang, Talipao, Sulu.
Pabayo said the firefight ensued after government troops belonging to the Army's 2nd Special Forces Battalion responded to reports of the ASG bandits' presence in Barangay Upper Binuang.
Pabayo said the firefight lasted for about 10 minutes and resulted in the death of ASG sub-leader Angah Ajid and another ASG follower, who was not immediately identified.
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