He said the entire PNP regional command and the 403rd Infantry Brigade were on full alert after receiving reports of the clash between the Abu Sayyaf bandits and government troops in Inabanga.
“We are monitoring any movements here in case some of the bandits were able to escape,” he said.
The clash in Sitio Ilaya, Barangay Napo, Inabanga town left three three soldiers dead.
Five bandits were also reported dead, according to a report reaching the PNP Region 10.
A soldier identified as Corporal Porlas and a policeman identified as PO2 Nazareno were wounded.
The dead soldiers were identified as 2Lt Saldua, Sgt Duero and Cpl Cahaban.
