Leader of Philippine group sympathetic to ISIS killed
MANILA -- A leader of suspected sympathizers of ISIS was killed Thursday in a clash with Philippine police after resisting arrest at a beach resort in the south, officials said.
Senior Supt. Leonardo Suan said Jaafar Maguid, leader of a small armed group called Ansar Al Khilafah Philippines, died in the shootout in southern Sarangani Province's Kiamba town.
Three of Maguid's followers were arrested in the shooting that happened after police went to check reports from civilians about the presence of armed men, said Suan, deputy director for operations of the regional police.
Officials said Maguid's group is believed to be behind a string of attacks including a grenade blast hat killed a police officer and wounded dozens of people. He is also suspected of recruiting minors in the region.
