Abdullah Maute
Abdullah Maute | |
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Filipino | |
Years active | 2013–2017 |
Known for | Co-founding the Maute group |
Abdullah Maute (died August 7, 2017) was a Filipino
On September 4, 2017, the Philippine military announced that Maute had been killed in an airstrike in August 7, 2017, during the
Early life and education
Siblings Omar and Abdullah Maute are descended from a
The brothers had worked in the
Militant activity
MILF
Maute group
The Mautes, according to their relatives, later established connections with Ameril Umbra Kato, the founder of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) since both groups follow Wahhabism. The siblings reportedly sent representatives to Kato after the BIFF leader suffered a hypertensive stroke which rendered the left portion of his body paralyzed. After forging ties with Kato, the Mautes established the Maute group.[2] Five other brothers also became involved in the group according to the Philippine military.[9]
Battle of Marawi and death
On June 10, 2017, during the
Personal life
His mother, Ominta Romato Maute, also known as Farhana Maute, has been described by some sources as the financier of the Maute group's activities, providing logistics and recruiting fighters.[6] She was arrested on June 9, 2017, in Lanao del Sur. Her husband, Cayamora Maute, was arrested the day before in Davao City.[11] Cayamora Maute died in August 2017 on the way to Taguig-Pateros District Hospital after experiencing difficulty in breathing.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "7 Maute brothers confirmed dead". The Manila Times.
- ^ a b c d Unson, John (May 26, 2017). "Meet the Maute brothers: 2 radicalized OFWs". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Lagsa, Bobby (September 4, 2017). "PH military believes Abdullah Maute is dead". Rappler. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ Jannaral, Julmunir (April 24, 2017). "Govt clashes with Maute gang displace 532 families". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Father of Maute brothers dies due to health reasons – BJMP". Rappler. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
- ^ a b Fonbuena, Carmela (June 10, 2017). "Who is Farhana Maute?". Rappler. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Magoto, Manuel (May 26, 2017). "Little known Maute militants becoming formidable force in the Philippines". Aol. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- ^ Francisco, Katerina (May 24, 2017). "FAST FACTS: What you should know about the Maute Group". Rappler. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Valente, Catherine (September 8, 2017). "AFP: Only Omar Maute alive, 6 other brothers dead". The Manila Times. TMT. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ "Military confirming reports Maute brothers killed in firefight". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ Brozas, Ricky (June 10, 2017). "Mother of Maute brothers arrested in Lanao del Sur". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 17, 2017.