Military Authorities Kill Two Suspected Local Terrorists in Philippines
Military authorities in the Philippines reported the killing of two suspected local terrorists, identified as Tahir Salim Suweb and Benladin Adi Kamid, both members of the Dawlah Islamiya (DI)-Hassan Group. The two men were believed to be behind recent atrocities against civilians and soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur. The incident occurred after a firefight in Barangay Libutan, Mamasapano, where soldiers discovered two M16 rifles, a .45-caliber pistol, bomb-making materials, and a fully assembled improvised explosive device.
Key Takeaways:
- Two suspected local terrorists, Tahir Salim Suweb (41) and Benladin Adi Kamid (23), were killed in a firefight with military authorities in Barangay Libutan, Mamasapano.
- The two men were members of the Dawlah Islamiya (DI)-Hassan Group and were linked to recent atrocities against civilians and soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur.
- The suspects were planning to launch bombing sorties in civilian areas, according to intelligence information.
- Military authorities recovered two M16 rifles, a .45-caliber pistol, bomb-making materials, a fully assembled improvised explosive device, mobile phones, and other personal items.
- Two other suspects, Junjun Kayogen Leosen and Rasul Mendoza Kariman, were injured in the clash and received medical intervention.
Statistics:
- Two suspected local terrorists were killed in the firefight.
- Two other suspects were injured and received medical attention.
- Five people, including the two vendors of hybrid goats, were killed in attacks linked to the suspects.
- Four soldiers were killed in a separate incident on May 17, 2024.
- The bodies of the two terrorists were found in a shallow grave on May 30.
Sources:
- Philippines News agency, June 23, 2025
- Philippine military intelligence reports