Leader of Isis in Philippines killed, DNA tests confirm
Defence secretary says US confirmed death of Abu Dar, the charismatic leader of Isis-affiliated Maute Group
DNA tests have confirmed the death of Philippines Isis leader known as “Abu Dar”, the last surviving leader of Isis-affiliated Maute Group, after a months-long military operation.
The defence secretary, Delfin Lorenzana, told the Guardian: “It means that the self-proclaimed Isis leader is dead. His group is leaderless in the meantime and also they are scattered after that successful operation by the army.”