Abu Sayyaf bandit killed in Isabela, Basilan clash

An member of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member was killed in a clash between the bandits and government troops in Isabela City, Basilan on Monday afternoon.

A member of the CAFGU was wounded in the 15-minute encounter between the ASG and members of the two Special Forces teams in Sampinit Complex, Masola.

The bandits left their dead while the troops recovered an M-14 rifle at the encounter site.

Colonel Fernando Reyeg, Joint Task Force Basilan commander, said the soldiers responded to reports as regards the presence of the bandits in the area. —NB, GMA News