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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

IS-linked terrorist killed in firefight

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A local terrorist who allegedly has a direct link to the Islamic State and was reportedly involved in a recent bombing in General Santos City was killed in a firefight with security forces in Sarangani province early dawn yesterday.

Philippine National Police Region 7 Director Chief Supt. Eliseo Rasco identified the slain terrorist as Bassir Sahak, a member of the Ansar Al-Khilafa Philippines.

Rasco said Sahak was killed in an encounter with government troops at Sitio Lebe, Barangay. Daliao in Maasim town.

Security forces recovered an M16 rifle, a bandolier with magazines and ammunitions, cellphones and several improvised explosive devices and components from Sahak.

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Sahak is reportedly in charge of managing the finances of AKP and procuring firearms and ammunitions for the group.

He is also believed to have a direct contact with Abu Toraife, a leader of the ISIS-inspired Dawla Islamiya group operating in Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

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