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Authorities found the decapitated bodies of four villagers near the scene of a clash between government soldiers and Abu Sayyaf rebels in Jolo last week, the military said in a belated report. The victims, who included the son of a soldier and a minor, were found in Indanan town where 50 troops and two dozen Abu Sayyaf members clashed earlier. The incident resulted in the death and injury of two army soldiers, said Col. Alexander Aleo. Fleeing Abu Sayyaf bandits could be responsible for the atrocious attacks, said Col. Aleo. Full Story