Security forces kill suspected Dawlah Islamiya sub-leader and three accomplices in Maguindanao
Government troops shot dead a suspected Dawlah Islamiya sub-leader and three of his followers during a raid in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte.
A joint operation by security units in Barangay Tapayan, Sultan Mastura, resulted in the deaths of a suspected Dawlah Islamiya sub-leader and three of his men. The raid, carried out around 3:30 p.m., aimed to serve arrest warrants issued against the suspects. According to Lt. Col. Eugene Balugo, the suspects resisted arrest, prompting the use of lethal force. The incident was reported to CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II.
Why it matters
The clash highlights ongoing security challenges and counter-terrorism efforts in the Bangsamoro region.
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