KORONADAL CITY —- Islamic State-inspired members of a Moro armed group in Maguindanao claimed responsibility for Thursday night’s attacks in Datu Piang town, where a police patrol car and a military detachment were burned.
Abu Jihad, spokesperson of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), told local radio on Friday that his group was forced to attack due to the rampant illegal activities in the town that included the proliferation of illegal drugs and alcoholic drinks.
“The Law of Islam prohibits all (vices) … we are just enforcing it,” Jihad said, noting that they targeted the town’s military detachment that was only partially burned.
“We will not stop and no one ca…
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