Videos showing Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits claiming
affiliation with jihadist group Islamic State in Syria
This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
spokesperson Col. Restituto Padilla Tuesday.
"Our reaction remains consistent, that this is a
continuing attempt by local terrorists to attract attention. There remains no
credible, verified and direct connection to the bigger group in the Middle East up to this time," he added.
Earlier, a video showing ASG high-ranking leader Isnilon
Hapilon and other ranking bandit leaders pledging allegiance to ISIS circulated online.
"The AFP is already taking proactive measures in
preventing the spread of extremist ideology and terrorist activities in the
country," he added.
In addition, Padilla said pronouncements made by Hapilon
concerning their ties to ISIS is propaganda
and does not necessarily reflect the existence of an ISIS-directed terror
operation in the country.
"Despite this, the AFP is all out in its intelligence
monitoring and focused military operations against terror groups in the
country. Our intensified operations will catch up to them whether or not they
have pledged their allegiance to the Daesh," he added.
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