[CNN] An Abu Sayyaf subgroup leader was slain five other rebels surrendered to the military in two separate incidents in Sulu on Wednesday.Reports from the Western Mindanao Command said Absulajim Abdulgani, also known as Suraka Ingog, was killed in a joint police and military operation in Patikul town's Kalimayahan Village. Recovered from the body of Abdulgani — an alleged Abu Sayyaf subgroup leader and bomb expert — were a .45-caliber pistol with magazine, ammunition, and ₱2,421 in cash.
In a separate incident, another listed Abu Sayyaf subgroup leader and four of his followers surrendered to troops Wednesday morning. Leader Ali Hassan and militants Omar Innol, Simal Alam, Kimbo Alam, and Hayudini Amil yielded to the Joint Task Force Sulu.