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IS-linked militant killed in Maguindanao del Sur military operation
A member of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group was killed and two others wounded Thursday during a joint military and police operation in Maguindanao del Sur. The clash occurred in Barangay Kuloy, Shariff Aguak.
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COTABATO CITY – Security forces killed a member of the Islamic State-aligned Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG) during a law enforcement operation in Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday morning. The clash took place in Barangay Kuloy, Shariff Aguak, with two additional militants sustaining wounds during the encounter.
The 90th Infantry Battalion, along with Philippine National Police units, conducted the operation targeting the extremist group. Lt. Col. Loqui Marco, commanding officer of the 90th IB, confirmed the engagement resulted in the death of one DI-HG member.
The operation is part of ongoing military efforts to counter IS-aligned militant groups operating in the Bangsamoro region. Security forces have intensified operations against such organizations following previous armed clashes and security incidents in the area.
No casualties were reported among military and police personnel involved in the operation. Authorities have secured the area and continued pursuit of other suspected militants in the region.