Tag: Amin Baco

AFP believes terrorist groups in PHL grooming new leaders

(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is convinced that the terrorist groups in the country are grooming new leaders. Joint Task Force Ranao Deputy Commander Romeo Brawner Jr. said that a Malaysian terrorist, Amin Baco, is on top of the list to replace Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute, but they are not sure if he is still alive. Brawner said that they are still comparing DNA samples recovered from a cadaver […]

PNP: Malaysian who fought alongside terrorists in Marawi named new ISIS emir in Southeast Asia

(Eagle News) — A Malaysian  who fought alongside terrorists in Marawi is the new Islamic State emir in Southeast Asia. This is according to Philippine National Police Chief Roland dela Rosa,who spoke in a press conference on Monday. “(Amin Baco) is not only leading the remaining stragglers (in Marawi), but also the whole Southeast Asia,” De la Rosa said, citing information provided by Mohammad Ilham Syahputra, who was arrested in Marawi last week. De la Rosa said  […]