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Suspects in raid vs. Maute group freed after investigation


The ten men arrested in Marawi City on suspicion of being members of the Maute group have been released, Jun Veneracion reported on "24 Oras" on Tuesday.

Following a verification process, most of those arrested were found to be teachers and students from Mindanao State University.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have combined forces to hunt down members of the terrorist group in the city.

Meanwhile, residents within the area have claimed that they were terrified of the operations, saying that they have no connection with terrorist groups.

"Nakakatakot po. Kasi di namin alam ang gagawin sa amin, nakadapa lang kami, hindi kami pwedeng magsalita, hindi kami pwedeng gumalaw. Kung may mahanap man diyan sa labas ng bahay namin dahil hundred percent na wala kami dito, hindi na iyon problema sa amin. Hanapin nila doon sa kung saan nila nakita," one resident said. —Anna Felicia Bajo/NB, GMA News

Tags: afp, mautegroup
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