Three suspected supporters of the Islamic State-linked Maute group were arrested on Wednesday in a raid in Cagayan de Oro City, a military official said. Arrested were Gazim Mantawazi Abdullah, Monaliza Solaiman Romato, and Tahera Romato Taher. “Monalisa Romato, alias Monay replaced her aunt Farhana Romato Maute, the matriarch of the Maute terrorist group clan, after she was arrested in Lanao Del Sur,” Padilla told reporters. Farhana Maute, a known real estate entrepreneur in Lanao del Sur, was identified as the financier of the Maute group. “Si Farhana, ‘yung nanay, ay kabilang sa isang financial network ng mga Maute terrorist group na siyang sumusuporta dito sa nagiging rebelyon na ‘to,” he said, referring to Marawi siege that started last May 23.

Source: Manila Times July 05, 2017 09:45 UTC