On November 3, 2020, a Philippine Air Force AW109 was involved in a joint operation of Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force (JTF) - Sulu against Abu Sayyaf bandits who are set to execute a Kidnap for Ransom (KFR) plan in an undisclosed province in northern Mindanao. Philippine Air Force AW109 closely monitored ASG movement and decided to fire upon the ASG's boat direction with a .50 caliber machine gun, as this happens, Philippine Navy Multipurpose Assault Craft carrying joint forces rushed towards and launch series of strafing. 7 Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed as the chase concludes.