List of ISIS cell groups having operations in Mindanao was shared by Sir Abe Purugganan.
The list of these alleged ISIS cell groups having operations all over the Mindanao is a very useful information that was shared by Sir Abe Purugganan.
Sir Abe Purugganan is a veteran Scout Ranger and former intelligence officer of the military, this information was given to him for these groups are allegedly having operations in various parts of Mindanao.
The list was taken out and shared by Sir Abe Purugganan’s account on Facebook.
The post on Facebook clearly stated:
Government lawyers disclosed on Monday that 20 cell groups are in cahoots with four ISIS-linked groups that aim to establish a caliphate for the international terror organization in Mindanao.
In a memorandum filed with the Supreme Court (SC), the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) enumerated the allied terror organizations of Abu Sayyaf group, Ansarul Khilafah Philippines (AKP), Maute group and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
These cell groups are as follows:
Ansar Dawiah Fi Filibbin
Rajah Solaiman Islamic Movement
Al Harakatul Islamiyah Battalion
Jama’at Ansar Khilafa
Ansharul Khilafah Philippines Battalion
Bangsamoro Justice Movement
Khilafah Islamiya Mindanao h. Abu Sayyaf Group (Sulu faction)
Syuful Khilafa Fi Luzon
Ma’rakah Al-Ansar Battalion
Dawla Islamiyyah Cotabato
Dawlat Al Islamiyah Waliyatul Masrik
Ansar Al-Shariyah Battalion
Jamaah al-Tawhid wal Jihad Philippines
Abu Dujanah Battalion
Abu Khubayn Battalion
Jundallah Battalion
Abu Sadr Battalion
Jamaah Al Muhajirin wal Anshor
Balik-Islam Group
Accordingly, it was also said by the OSG that these ISIS cell groups are “conducting coordinated attacks” with th other four rebel groups.
The OSG said, “These ISIS-linked local rebel groups and ISIS cell groups have conducted violent activities, particularly in the areas of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga and Davao, not merely to sow terror amongst the populace, but to splinter the country. They have the capability of conducting bomb attacks in any area of Mindanao.”
Furthermore, “This year alone, these groups have been responsible for at least 43 violent attacks employing improvised explosive devices (IED), harassment, and kidnapping.”
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