Maute seeks to use captives as suicide bombers

Looking into possibilities of being pinned down by the security forces of the government, Maute terrorists plan to use their hostages as suicide bombers, according to three hostages who have escaped from the war zones of Marawi City.

Romar Marjelino, his brother Roel and Jimmy Esperat found their way out last week and was soon transferred by the Naval Forces Western Mindanao chief Rene Medina to Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar on Saturday.

Marjelino also confirmed that Catholic priest, Father Teresito Suganob, is still alive and there are about 46 hostages left at the site in which they were also imprisoned.

(DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 08 / 15 / 17)