(CNN) Less than two years after victory was declared over ISIS-aligned militants in Marawi, the threat of extremism has returned to the southern Philippines. Destroy the Abu Sayyaf, destroy the (communist insurgent group New People's Army), and destroy the drug organizations. Ommal Usop, a suspected Ajang Ajang member, was killed in a raid on a bombing suspect's home Tuesday. JUST WATCHED 2017: ISIS gains foothold in Philippines Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH 2017: ISIS gains foothold in Philippines 02:53FortifiedASG has emerged in recent years as one of the most notorious armed insurgent groups in Southeast Asia. "Ajang Ajang itself refers to a younger generation of ASG, whose fathers were killed in operations and vengeance is their main motivators.

Source: CNN January 31, 2019 04:41 UTC