IMEG Visayas Field Unit

Welcome to IMEG PBGEN REX ARVIN T MALIMBAN sir. We look forward to your vision and stand ready to support you in advancing the mission and mandate of IMEG.

Welcome to IMEG PBGEN REX ARVIN T MALIMBAN sir. We look forward to your vision and stand ready to support you in advancing the mission and mandate of IMEG.

PNP, AFP CONDUCT WARRANT OPERATION VS DI-MAUTE GROUP IN LANAO DEL SUR

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), conducted a joint law enforcement operation for the service of Warrants of Arrest against members of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group (DI-MG) in Brgy. Banga-Pantar, Marantao, Lanao del Sur early Friday morning.

The coordinated operation was led by personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (CIDG RFU-BAR), with support from Philippine Army units and other security and intelligence components.

The mission was carried out in line with the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, and supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to sustain intensified operations against wanted persons and lawless elements nationwide.

While serving the warrants, operating teams encountered armed resistance from the subjects of the operation, which resulted in an exchange of fire that lasted for approximately one (1) hour. Authorities reported that maximum tolerance was observed, while ensuring the safety of nearby communities.

Initial field information identified the fatalities only through their known aliases as “Usman,” who was identified as the leader; “Muslih,” identified as the sub-leader; “Orak,” “Pakmin,” “Nasif/Muslim,” “Turab,” “Yaqiyna,” and “Polindan,” along with two (2) unidentified female individuals. Authorities said the group was the subject of warrants for serious criminal cases, including murder, frustrated homicide, homicide, kidnapping, and serious illegal detention.

Recovered from the area were fi****ms, including M16 rifles, an M1 Garand rifle, and a caliber .38 revolver, along with magazines, live ammunition, and spent cartridge cases. Authorities also found mobile phones and electronic components, as well as improvised explosive device (IED) materials such as a detonation cord, remote device, timer, blasting caps, main charges, and both unused and improvised grenades.

Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recognized the professionalism and discipline of the operating units. “We remain committed to the lawful service of warrants and the protection of communities. Our personnel continue to perform their duties with restraint and respect for human rights,” he said.

“Ang PNP ay patuloy na gagampanan ang aming mandato para sa kapayapaan at kaayusan ng bansa, "he added.

Authorities said follow-up procedures are ongoing for proper documentation, verification of identities, and coordination with concerned units regarding recovered evidence and other operational matters.

This accomplishment reflects the continuing efforts of the PNP in strengthening its operational capabilities, in close partnership with the AFP, in ensuring peace and security in affected communities, aligned with a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)