Catching the new IS emir should be a priority

Now we know from his identification by the military that the new chief or emir of the Islamic State (IS) in Southeast Asia is a Maranao called “Abu Dar,” succeeding the notorious Isnilon Hapilon, who was killed in the final days of the Marawi siege last year.

“Abu Dar,” from Pagawayan town in Lanao del Sur, has served as money courier for the Maute terrorist group that attacked Marawi City last year.