AFP looks for Maute’s P1-B loot ‘hidden’ in Marawi —Año



Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Eduardo Año on Tuesday said the military was still sweeping Marawi City in search of at least P1 billion loot stashed away by members of the terrorists who occupied the area.



According to a Balitanghali report by Raffy Tima, members of the Maute-ISIS stole the money from several banks and houses throughout the coure of the five-month siege.



Año said terrorists who planned to escape government attacks hid the money somewhere inside the city. They were supposed to come back for it once the battle is over.



"Ang pinaplano kasi nila, kanya-kanyang tago at baon sila eh. Para kung sakaling matapos 'yung siege, makatakas sila, puwede nilang balikan," Año said. "I believe andito pa 'yan."



Despite having killed two top leades of the siege and declaring the liberation of the city, the AFP estimates that 20 members of the Maute-ISIS group and eight foreign terrorists are still inside Marawi.

The group is believed to be still keeping at least 20 hostages and 36 of their family members.

Troops are also clearing the main battle area of remaining explosives or traps set by terrorists.

The military is on a heightened alert after eliminating Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and Maute leader Omar Maute, who were believed to have laid the foundation of the attack on May 23.



The AFP expects the battle to be over before the arrival of world leaders for the upcoming ASEAN Summit to be held in Manila from November 10 to 14.

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