About 25 Abu Sayyaf militants were involved in the attacks in Isabela city on the island province of Basilan, one of the most daring operations by the al-Qaeda-linked group in recent months, military commander Benjamin Dolorfino said. The dead included three marines and three militants, including an Abu Sayyaf commander identified who wore a police camouflage uniform.
AP
(Published 13 April 2010, 14:05 IST)