2 ASG sub-leaders surrender in Sulu

By Francis Earl Cueto

Jun 18, 2022 12:09 am

THE Philippine Army (PA) said two sub-leaders of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to state troops in Sulu on Friday.

In a statement, the PA said the two voluntarily approached the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu and the 11th Infantry 'Alakdan' Division at its headquarters in Camp Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu.

Islamic militants Almujer Yadah (2nd L) and Ben Quirino (2nd R) are flanked by military police after their surrender in Jolo, Sulu province, southern Philippines on June 17, 2022. Two Islamic militants accused of kidnapping and killing four foreigners in the restiv - Two Islamic militants accused of kidnapping and killing four foreigners in the restive southern Philippines were detained on June 17 after surrendering to the military, authorities said. (Photo by Nickee BUTLANGAN / AFP)

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