Gunshots are heard and fire breaks at the casino hotel a little past midnight Friday, June 2
LOCKDOWN. Responders arrive at Resorts World Manila after reports of gunmen setting the casino on fire on Friday, June 2, 2017. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler
The terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has claimed responsibility for the attack on Resorts World Manila.
Gunshots were heard and fire broke at the casino hotel – which is across a road from one of the main terminals of the Philippines' international airport – a little past midnight Friday, June 2.
In a tweet, Resorts World Manila said it is "currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men."
"The Company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe," Resorts World said in a second tweet.
ISIS said "lonewolf soldiers" from its group carried out the attack, according to the SITE Intelligence Group that monitors terrorist organizations.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte imposed martial law last week across the southern region of Mindanao to crush what he said was a rising threat of ISIS there.
He declared martial law shortly after militants went on a rampage through the southern city of Marawi, which is about 800 kilometers south of Manila.
Security forces are still battling the militants in Marawi, and the clashes there have left several dozens of people dead.
Duterte said last week he may need to declare martial law across the rest of the country if the terrorism threat spread.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/171702-isis-resorts-world-manila-casino-attack
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