Omar Maute likely dead

sent to reporters.

“strong indications” meant that Omar was killed, Herrera replied:

In a news conference in Marawi City, Herrera said Omar Maute, who founded the local terrorist group, was likely killed during an encounter with military troops.

On Thursday, AFP chief Gen. Eduardo Año said Omar was “more - lah was still alive in Marawi City.

siege of the Islamic City of Marawi. reported dead. Fighting in the city

Cayamora and Farhana, and other earlier this month.

Cayamora and Farhana are detained in a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.

- ed President Rodrigo Duterte to place the whole island of Mindan

- cated. On the government side, 69

Fighting has also claimed the