Terrorists gundown Christian farm workers

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Terrorists gundown Christian farm workers

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Terrorists gundown Christian farm workers
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- At least five people were gunned down on the Philippine island of Sulu when suspected Islamist gunmen raided a farm.

The Manila Times said an infant was among the dead. Four other persons were wounded.

"Survivors of the carnage told military investigators that the attackers asked them if they were Christian and when they answered yes, the gunmen just opened fire," Brig. Gen. Alexander Aleo said.

A spokesman for the military's southern command said at least 20 gunmen were involved in the attack and were armed with automatic weapons.

Reports said the terrorists were suspected to be members of Abu-Sayyaf, the al-Qaida affiliated group operating in the Muslim areas of the southern Philippines.

No reason for the attack was given, but it was suspected to be related to a local feud.









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