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Bianca Dava

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177640087264720260407-marcos-oil-crisis-uplift-program-PCO1 (5).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Government forces have neutralized ten members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group (DI-MG) in an operation in Lanao del Sur on Friday. <em>📷 Courtesy of Philippine Army 1st Infantry Division via Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Government forces have neutralized ten members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group (DI-MG) in an operation in Lanao del Sur on Friday, which the military described as a significant blow to terrorism in the region. </p><p>In a statement, the Philippine Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade (103IB) said the operation targeted key figures of the local terrorist network.</p><p>Among those killed was a senior leader of the DI-MG, along with several members allegedly involved in past attacks, including the January 23 ambush in Munai, Lanao del Norte. That incident left four soldiers dead and another wounded.</p><p>Government troops did not suffer casualties during the operation.</p><p>Firearms, an explosive device, and components for improvised explosive devices were recovered from the encounter site.</p><p>An infant found in the area was rescued and given immediate medical attention by responding units, the military added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/23/4-soldiers-killed-in-lanao-del-norte-ambush-1446">4 soldiers killed in Lanao del Norte ambush</a></div><p>103IB commander Brigadier General Billy Dela Rosa said the outcome reflects the “courage and unwavering dedication” of troops and the strength of inter-agency coordination.</p><p>For his part, 1st Infantry Division (1ID) commander Major General Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr. said the operation marks a “defining chapter” in the military’s campaign against terrorism in Lanao.</p><p>“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,” he said.</p><p>The military said it would continue intensified operations with partner agencies to prevent the resurgence of extremist groups and to sustain peace and order in the region.</p><p>The operation was conducted in support of law enforcement and in coordination with the Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Regional Special Operations Task Group, and Bangsamoro authorities.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><strong><br/><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pLCPdUNI5MY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t4YgOogodpk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/omBBO2Yw1E8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Government forces have neutralized ten members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group in an operation in Lanao del Sur on Friday, which the military described as a significant blow to terrorism in the region.</p>

Government forces have neutralized ten members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group in an operation in Lanao del Sur on Friday, which the military described as a significant blow to terrorism in the region.

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10 Dawlah-Islamiya members killed in Lanao del Sur operation

Bianca Dava,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 17, 2026 12:46 PM PHT

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