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Bohol town marks anniversary of Abu Sayyaf raid

Bohol town marks anniversary of Abu Sayyaf raid

Annie Perez,

ABS-CBN News

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A tribute was held on Wednesday for the slain security forces in the firefight against Abu Sayyaf terrorists last year. Annie Perez, ABS-CBN News

INABANGA, Bohol - It has been a year since local terror group Abu Sayyaf raided a village here, which led to the death of 10 people.

Locals on Wednesday decided to mark the incident with a mass in gratitude for the lives spared in the attack.

Abu Sayyaf terrorists last year entered the province of Bohol through the Inabanga river and triggered a firefight with soldiers in Barangay Napo.

Motorboats used by the terrorists to enter the province were also displayed along with equipment used by the military.

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"Just like the earthquake, the encounter is an incident that we can all learn from," says Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto.

The April 11 clash resulted in the death of d 6 rebels and 4 members of the security forces.

Locals also paid tribute to the security forces who died in battle.

"We can't thank enough those who showed their bravery and heroism," said Inabanga Mayor Roygie Jumamoy.

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