Task group captures Abu lair in Sulu

The Joint Task Group Sulu units in Darayan, Sulu has captured an Abu Sayyaf encampment after a short exchange of firefight Thursday morning, according to task force commander Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado.

The camp is believed to be operated by ASG sub-commander Radullan Sahiron and is capable of hosting 300 bandits.

Troops who made the capture of the ASG lair were from the 35th Infantry Battalion, who also found blood trails in the area. The team also seized an AK-47 rifle butt and cooking paraphernalia.

Six rounds of 81 mm mortar and six 105 mm shells were fired on the ASG position, causing undetermined casualties on the side of the bandits.

Pursuit and clearing operations are still ongoing.