links: http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/484-csafp-statement-on-death-of-isnilon-hapilon-and-omar-maute
This day marks the triumph of good over
evil. The day when the labor and sacrifices of your security
forces—Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Policemen, and Coast Guard
personnel—finally paid off.
Today, with the unwavering support of
the government and its people, we have nipped the budding terrorism,
stamped out the leaders of the Daesh-inspired terrorist group, and made
an unequivocal statement— we will not allow terrorism to reign in Marawi
City or elsewhere in the country!
Hapilon and Omar were both neutralized
at a dawn raid today while each was dashing for refuge from one building
to the other as your AFP’s elite units storm what remains of the former
terrorists’ strongholds.
The lifeless bodies of these terrorist
leaders were recovered, physically, independently, and positively
identified by various individuals including former Maute-ISIS hostages
and surrenderers.
With the precise and timely execution of
our final plan to crush the terrorist group, the relentless offensives
have trimmed down enemy position to the last one of two hectares
remaining prior the death of the Hapilon and Omar. The well-orchestrated
attacks further demoralized the terrorists who were seen scampering in
disarray.
Your troops braved the dangers posed by
IEDs and “booby traps” lain in their avenues of advance in search for
hostages to rescue. Their selfless and valiant act led to the rescue
from the terrorists of a 2-month old baby among the 20 hostages rescued
over the weekend.
As at 16 October 2017, after 147 days of
intense fighting, around 824 terrorists were killed; 837 firearms
recovered; and 1771 hostages were rescued to include the said 20
hostages.
One hundred Sixty Two (162) of your
government security forces were Killed-In-Action and a thousand others
more were maimed or Wounded-in-Action in the bid to successfully
liberate Marawi.
It will be a matter of days before it
can finally be declared that Marawi has been liberated from the clutches
of terrorists. From thereon, clearing operations can proceed to pave
the way for the reconstruction and rebuilding in Marawi.
I am certain that the neutralization of Hapilon and Omar is the last straw that has broken the camel’s back.
The Marawi Crisis will be over--sooner than later. The resistance of--or what is left of it— the terrorists will crumble.
It’s a dead end. There is nowhere else to go for them.
Needless to say, the remaining terrorist
should as well free their hostages and have their dignity intact by
letting the non-combatants go.
I have high praises for the Soldiers,
Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and even policemen and Coast Guard personnel
whose unrelenting and unwavering patience, courage, and determination
brought the campaign this far, at this stage of mission accomplishment.
I earnestly request all of us to
continue to work—together-- in this yet challenging phase of our rise as
a people which is the reconstruction and rebuilding, not only of our
houses and edifices but also our lives.
Magandang Hapon po. Wassalam!
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