About 10 ASG members die in Sulu clashes

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) estimates that about ten members of the Abu Sayyaf were killed.

This was in clashes with Army troopers in Barangay Ligasan, Patikul, Sulu.

Earlier reports say, the grandson of ASG leader Radullan Sahiron was critically wounded in the fighting.

About 18 soldiers were wounded.

The all-day battle began at about 9 am on Friday.

Army Spokesperson Colonel Benjamin Jao says, Army Scout Rangers fought with about 120 bandits led by Sahiron.