January 17, 2007

Top Abu Sayyaf Terrorist Dead

deadAbuSulaiman.JPGHooray!

Via FOXNEWS:MANILA, Philippines — A top Al Qaeda-linked militant accused of masterminding the kidnapping of three Americans who was long wanted by U.S. and Philippine authorities has been killed, the military said Wednesday.

Jainal Antel Sali Jr., popularly known as Abu Sulaiman -- a top leader of the Abu Sayyaf rebel group -- was fatally shot in a fierce gunbattle Tuesday in a clash with army special forces, military chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon said.

Sulaiman is the highest-ranking Abu Sayyaf commander killed by U.S.-backed troops. Washington had offered up to $5 million for his capture.

"We have resolved that this group and their major commanders must be finished off, that this notorious group should see its end," Esperon told a news conference.

That’s very good news! We should spread some of that five mil reward around the unit that risked thier lives to put and end to this terrorist.

More background here, here and here.

Also see Captain’s Quarters.

By Howie at 12:56 PM | |