MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay said the late-night attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao on Thursday was distinctly different from the months-long Marawi siege in 2017.
Another Marawi siege incident would be “highly improbable” at this time, the AFP chief said in an online press briefing.
“They have already learned their lessons of Marawi and we can consider what happened in Datu Piang as an isolated case and it’s really far from another Marawi incident,” he added.
The small band of terrorists, allegedly from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), burned a police car during the attack. Troops immediately responded Gapa…
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