ZAMBOANGA CITY – An Abu Sayyaf bandit was killed while two policemen were wounded in a shootout with security forces in a law enforcement operation in the province of Basilan, officials disclosed Saturday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said that slain in a shootout Friday was Poloy Hallang alias Commander Heck, a … [Read more...] about Abu Sayyaf bandit dies in Basilan shootout
Sobejana lauds 11ID achievements in anti-terror campaign
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has commended the Army’s 11th Infantry Division (11ID) for the unit’s recent achievements in the anti-terrorism campaign in the province of Sulu. Sobejana issued the commendation during his two-day visit from Monday until Tuesday to Camp Gen. Teodulfo Bautista that houses … [Read more...] about Sobejana lauds 11ID achievements in anti-terror campaign
Shipment of P10.7-M smuggled cigarettes seized
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) along with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) operatives have seized a shipment of some P10.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at dawn Thursday off this city. Rear Admiral Toribio Adaci, Jr., NFWM commander, said Friday that the Naval Task Force 61 composed of Navy Seals and intelligence operatives together with BOC … [Read more...] about Shipment of P10.7-M smuggled cigarettes seized
Foreign terrorist, 2 Abu Sayyaf bandits die in clash
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A foreign terrorist and two Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed in a clash with government forces late Friday in Sulu. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief said, the 4th Light Reaction Company troopers were conducting focused military operation when they clashed with the group of Abu Sayyaf leader Mudzrimar “Mundi” Sawadjaan … [Read more...] about Foreign terrorist, 2 Abu Sayyaf bandits die in clash
Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops have arrested an Abu Sayyaf bandit in an intelligence-driven law enforcement operation in the province of Sulu, military officials announced Tuesday. Lieutenant Senior Grade Chester Ross Cabaltera, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) information officer said that Berhamin Allih alias Berhamin Hamad, who has standing warrant of arrest for … [Read more...] about Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Sulu
