| Four Muslim militant Abu Sayyaf gunmen were killed in fresh fighting in the southern Philippine island of Jolo, officials said on Saturday, as US troops prepared to conclude joint exercises here. “Based on intelligence reports on the ground, four rebels were killed and six of my soldiers were wounded,” in fighting on Thursday, said local army commander Colonel Mark Supnet. “We will continue with our relentless effort against the Abu Sayyaf until they are wiped out,” Supnet said, vowing to press the offensive against the Al Qaeda-linked group, which has carried out the worst terror attacks in this country. |