Officials say 'Vikram', the Abu Sayyaf chieftain's grandson, was involved in the Jolo Cathedral suicide bombing in 2019 and the recent clash with the military in Patikul that left 11 soldiers dead.
, Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command chief, told reporters on Sunday, April 19.
In a separate statement, Major General Corleto Vinluan, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said that JTF Sulu troops were able to intercept the two ASG members who were on board a motorcycle in Barangay Bilaan in Talipao at 9:45pm on Saturday. The troops recovered the body of the Vikram in Barangay Lambana, apparently left behind by his companion.Sobejana credited the success of the pursuit operation to the “direct involvement of the communities,” which he said had put pressure on the Abus and constrict their movements as well.”
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