PNP forces brace for retaliation after death of Dawlah Islamiyah 'amir'

Police forces in central and western parts of Mindanao were alerted for possible retaliatory attacks following the death of a high-ranking leader and bomb expert of the terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG).

- By AARON RECUENCO

“Our personnel on the ground maintain high level of alert and continuously strengthen defensive position to deter any possible retaliatory attack while also ensuring the safety and security of the civilian population in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),” said Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP.