The police say the suspect's gang supports the ISIS-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah, and is into gunrunning, robbery, and illegal drug distribution in Lanao del Sur and adjacent areas
The police on Friday filed criminal cases against three from the group behind the February 17 ambush of Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. that left him wounded and four of his companions dead.
CRIME SCENE. One of the convoy vehicles is riddled with bullets after gunmen fired upon the group of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto-Adiong Jr. and his security escorts in Maguing town, Lanao del Sur province on Feb. 17, 2023. The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines condemned the recent attacks that included the ambush-slay of Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda of Aparri town, Cagayan province and five of his companions on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of Arafat Macapodi) MANILA - The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has condemned the recent attacks against elected local government officials, calling for the speedy administration of justice for the victims. "It is deeply concerning and reprehensible that an individual or a group would attempt to harm an elected representative of the people who has a duty to serve and protect the community. Such an act goes against democracy, rule of law, and basic human decency," ULAP said in a statement on Monday. &quo