Philippine forces hunt for guerrillas

Mon, 20 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: DPA

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): Government forces occupied
yesterday a camp of the most violent Moslem rebel group on the
southern Philippine island of Basilan in an intensified manhunt
for the guerrillas who killed seven hostages.

Brig. Gen. Dominador Resos, a regional police chief on the
southern island of Mindanao, said the Abu Sayyaf lair was located
on the outskirts of the Basilan capital of Isabela, 915
kilometers south of Manila.

Resos said the camp, equipped with training facilities, was
one of Abu Sayyaf's biggest lairs ever discovered by the
military. It had bunkers and foxholes that could accommodate more
than 50 people.

While the camp was deserted when police and military troops
stormed the area, Resos said, "There is no letup in our
operation. Police and military commandos are tracking down the
Abu Sayyaf."

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