An Indonesian terrorist who fought with members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Maute group was arrested by village officials in Marawi City on Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced.
The Indonesian, identified as Muhammad Ilham Syahputra, 22, was intercepted and arrested by members of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) of Barangay Loksadatu at 7 a.m. He was said to be trying to escape Marawi by swimming on Lanao Lake.
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