Troops Raid Abu Sayyaf Bomb Factory In Basilan; 4 Die In Fighting
May 15 2015
Four people have been killed after a military raid on a suspected militant bomb factory in the southern Philippines, reports GMA News (Philippines).
Troops encountered about 30 Abu Sayyaf fighters on Thursday on Basilan island, said the admiral in charge of a special security task force.
Three militants and one soldier were killed in the fighting. 10 others were wounded, reported the Manila Times.
Authorities said at least 19 explosive devices were found and disarmed,...
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