ZAMBOANGA CITY:Government troops hunting down Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists had killed three more gunmen in fighting on Capual Island off the southern Philippine province of Sulu, officials announced on Wednesday. The casualties were followers of Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Alhabsi Misaya, who managed to escape from military operations. Petinglay said soldiers continue to search for Misaya and other leaders of the Abu Sayyaf who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. “The Joint Task Force Sulu continues to conduct scouring and pursuit on the evading Abu Sayyaf members. “Military operations are currently being intensified to contain the Abu Sayyaf Group and facilitate the possible rescue of hostages in the hinterlands of Sulu,” he said.

Source: Manila Times February 08, 2017 10:32 UTC