Military pounds suspected Abu Sayyaf lair in Basilan

Queenie Casimiro, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/01/03/20161201-butig-afp-fg-5.jpg"/></figure></div>MANILA- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has launched an offensive against terror group Abu Sayyaf in Al-barka, Basilan early Monday morning, the town&#x27;s mayor confirmed.Mayor Darus Ladjid said the military started to bombard Barangay Makalang at about 3 a.m. Monday dawn where the group of Abu Sayyaf Group commander Nurhassan Jamiri is suspected to be holed in. Ladjid said there is no encounter as of yet.Jamiri&#x27;s group, numbering about 70, was reinforced by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group from Sulu. Ladjid said no kidnap victim was seen with the group. However, some residents in the area have started to flee for fear of being caught in possible crossfire.Military spokesman Brig. General Restituto Padilla told ANC on Monday that they estimate the Abu Sayyaf to have around 500 members already, most of which are armed.

MANILA- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has launched an offensive against terror group Abu Sayyaf in Al-barka, Basilan early Monday morning, the town's mayor confirmed.

MANILA- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has launched an offensive against terror group Abu Sayyaf in Al-barka, Basilan early Monday morning, the town's mayor confirmed.

Military pounds suspected Abu Sayyaf lair in Basilan | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

News

Military pounds suspected Abu Sayyaf lair in Basilan

Military pounds suspected Abu Sayyaf lair in Basilan

Queenie Casimiro,

ABS-CBN News

Published Feb 27, 2017 02:43 PM PHT

Read More:

AFP

Abu Sayyaf

terrorist

Basilan

peace

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.