“Four of the five elements of the MILF-Bangsamoro Islamic Auxiliary Force (BIAF) 105th Base Command who were sleeping at the mosque inside their base in Tukanalipao village on January 25, around 2 p.m., were killed by an element of the PNP-SAF who survived the armed encounter at the wooden bridge in Tukanalipao.”
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Mamasapano’s other casualties
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Aquino, US government blamed for Maguindanao clash
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No bragging rights for Aquino
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