Iniulat ng Philippine Army na aabot sa 10 miyembro ng Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) ang namatay matapos maganap ang isang engkwentro sa lalawigan ng Lanao del Sur nitong Biyernes, Abril 17.
Ayon sa impormasyong inilatag ng Philippine Army nito ring Biyernes, namatay ang mga miyembro ng DI-MG sa ikinasang intelligence-driven operation ng 103rd Infantry (HARIBON) Brigade, 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division - Philippine Army, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), ROST, at mga awtoridad mula sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Anang Philippine Army, may kaugnayan umano ang grupo sa ilang “string of violent atrocities,” gaya na lamang ng Munai ambush sa Lanao del Norte noong Enero 23, 2026—kung saan apat na sundalo ang nasawi at ilan din ang mga nasugatan.
Ulat pa nila, wala naman daw nasawi sa panig ng puwersa ng pamahalaan.
Samantala, nasamsam din mula sa pinangyarihan ng engkwentro ang ilang mga baril, explosive device, at maging improvised explosive components.
“This victory is a testament to the courage and unwavering dedication of our troops. Their actions delivered a crushing blow to the Maute Group and reflect the strength of our joint and inter-agency collaboration. We honor the sacrifices of our soldiers and remain resolute in defending our people against all threats to peace and security,” saad ni Brigadier General Billy Dela Rosa, Commander of the 103rd Infantry (HARIBON) Brigade sa isang pahayag.
“Today marks a defining chapter in our campaign against terrorism in Lanao. The neutralization of the DI-Maute Group’s top leadership, the same network responsible for the Marawi siege and years of violence, demonstrates our unwavering resolve. This is not merely a tactical success; it is justice served for every fallen soldier, every grieving family, and every community that suffered under terror, including the victims of the Munai ambush. Our forces have struck a decisive blow, and we will continue forward until enduring peace is fully secured,” ani Major General Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr., Commander of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division.
