{"id":111745,"date":"2017-08-14T03:58:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T07:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=111745"},"modified":"2017-08-14T03:58:28","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T07:58:28","slug":"abu-sayyaf-leader-killed-in-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/08\/14\/abu-sayyaf-leader-killed-in-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Sayyaf leader killed in clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader, described as a well-experienced navigator, was killed in an encounter with government troops in Sulu. (Photo By Yo – Own work, Public Domain)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 14 — An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader, described as a well-experienced navigator, was killed in an encounter with government troops in Sulu, military officials said Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, identified the slain ASG sub-leader as Salvador Muktadil alias Badong, who was a well-experienced speedboat operator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sobejana said the troops killed Muktadil in a heavy gunfight at around 1:10 a.m. Sunday in Silangkan, Parang, Sulu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sobejana said Muktadil had an arrest warrant for kidnapping and serious illegal detention and nine-count murder.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said the ASG usually tapped the services of Muktadil in the execution of high profile and cross-border kidnappings.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBadong is well-experienced in operating speedboats utilized by the Abu Sayyaf as getaway vehicle n executing kidnapping ploy,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHis death rendered high seas kidnappings, particularly in Tawi-Tawi and Sabah, suppressed,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said Muktadil was involved in the kidnappings of Yahong Lim in Sempornah, Sabah; Evelyn Chang of Tawau, Sabah; and, Mayor Gemma Adana of Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said the remains of Muktadil was brought to Camp General Teodulfo Bautista Trauma Hospital in Barangay Busbus, Jolo, Sulu for proper procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Muktadil was a sub-leader operating in Sabah, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga City, and Zamboanga Sibugay.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHis neutralization was a result of the maximized intelligence operations of our troops and the cooperation and support of the local leaders and folks,\u201d Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI commend the troops of the Joint Task Force Sulu led by their Commander Brigadier General Sobejana for this recent accomplishment,\u201d Galvez added.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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