By Philippine News Agency
Published Sep 30, 2025 08:52 pm
KORONADAL CITY – A suspected member of the Dawlah Islamiyah terrorist group was killed after resisting arrest during the serving of six warrants in Maguindanao del Sur on Monday afternoon.
Police Capt. Joel Lebrilla, Rajah Buayan police chief, identified the fatality as Moner Usman, a resident of Barangay Darampua, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao del Sur.
Citing intelligence information, Lebrilla said Usman belonged to the Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassa Group operating in the province and nearby areas.
Lebrilla said Usman quickly pulled his home-made Uzi machine pistol and opened fire on the approaching lawmen during the 4 p.m. operation in Barangay Sapakan, Rajah Buayan.
"He sensed the presence of lawmen and opened fire, forcing police to return fire,” Lebrilla said in a radio interview.
Usman died on the spot. One police officer was wounded and is now recuperating in a hospital.
Police were armed with six warrants of arrest against Usman for murder and frustrated murder.
Seized from him were the homemade Uzi machine pistol, ammunition, and suspected shabu. (PNA)
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