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Philippines - The Joint Task Force Basilan was able to take restrict the last stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the province amid the continuous intensive military opertions.
According to Major Felimon Tan, spokesman of the Western Mindanao Command, ‘Dolphin Warriors’ launched its offensive against the Abu Sayyaf in hill 355, Brgy. Silangkum, Tipu-tipo, Basilan on Monday, 12 noon.
Tan said that soldiers found 10 enemy bungers, four tunnels that can fit 20 people, foxholes, kitchen hut and exit post.
The troop of the 4th Special Forces Battalion also recovered two improvised explosive devices with components of 60mm container, improvised blasting caps, sharp nails, coins, a 9-volts battery, wires and other paraphernalia.
Last week, the special forces, elite counter terrorism units and light armor cavalry troops were able to take control of the Baguindan complex with seven foxholes.
The military also recovered three bombs and other equipment of the Abu Sayyaf.
(with DZRH Florante Rosales)
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