KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Government security forces captured four suspected Islamic State militants in Polomolok town in South Cotabato amid reports of the growing presence of militants in Mindanao. Senior Inspector Ludovico Rendaje Jr., Polomolok town police chief of operation, said Thursday Mohamed Lompong, 28; Dats Kalangke, 27; Monib Sagadan, 40; and Adin Dala, 25, were arrested in the raid they conducted in Barangay Sumbakil shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT“They tried to escape by running away but they were cordoned by our police,” Rendaje said. Authorities recovered from the suspects two hand grenades, one .22 magnum revolver pistol, assorted ammunition, three camouflage uniforms, mobile phones, and identification cards. The US Department of State, in their recent assessment of the activities of terrorists, cited the Philippines as among the five countries in the world with the most number of terrorist attacks.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 04, 2018 04:41 UTC