President Duterte to public: Marawi terror attack could be repeated in other places if public won’t cooperate with gov’t

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — If the public will not help and cooperate with the government in stopping extremists, the terror attack in Marawi City may occur in any place in the Philippines, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.

The President said the public should help the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) by informing them about unusual and suspicious individuals who may be connected to the Islamist terrorists.

President Duterte said that the Maute Group was able to enter Marawi City with the knowledge of local officials.