Statement of ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman On circulating info on social media
that war has allegedly broken out in Mindanao

There is no truth to the information circulating on Twitter, Facebook and
social media which allege that war has allegedly broken out in Mindanao.
Please refrain from sharing and posting similar information so as not to
cause undue panic.
While it is true that there were attacks on military installations by the
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom
Movement (BIFF-BIFM), a group led by breakaway MILF commander Ustadz Ameril
Umra Kato, most of these have already been contained by our armed forces and
they shall continue to protect and ensure the safety of our people. At the
same time, last night's attack to a contingent of the military undergoing
mobile patrol in Mindanao State University in Marawi City is a handiwork of
lawless elements. Security and law enforcement operations are currently
ongoing.
We also support all efforts to curb the ongoing drug syndicate inside the
MSU Campus. The Regional Government will definitely flex its muscles to
clamp down these people who uses the academic institution as a haven of
their illegal business while destroying lives of our people.
Again, I'd like to appeal to everyone to please double check facts before
posting on social media. Let us not cause undue panic which may hamper
government operations. Let us be part of the solution and not cause further
trouble. Rest assured that we in the ARMM are doing whatever we can to
ensure the welfare and security of our people. Inshallah! #
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Please help disseminate. Salam!

from: Norkhalila Mae B. Mambuay-Campong khalmambuay214@gmail.com