CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — The military scored a major victory against local affiliates of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist network with the killing of the leader of Daulah Islamiyah (DI) in Maguindanao on Friday. “He (Hassan) resisted arrest and traded shots with lawmen, triggering a brief firefight,” Uy told reporters in a news briefing on Friday. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the 6ID, the slain couple’s relatives have claimed their bodies and buried them in accordance with Muslim rites. These include the bombing of a Yellow Bus Line (YBL) vehicle in Tulunan, Cotabato, on Jan. 27, and the burning of another YBL bus in M’lang, Cotabato, on June 3. With their leader now dead, the terrorist group will certainly crumble.”—WITH A REPORT FROM Dexter CabalzaSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 29, 2021 22:38 UTC