Maute Group
| Islamic State of Lanao | |
|---|---|
| دولة لاناو الإسلامية | |
The flag of IS, adopted by Islamic State of Lanao after swearing allegiance to ISIL | |
| Also known as | Islamic State of Lanao IS Ranao Maute Group (until 2019) |
| Leaders | Owayda Benito Marohombsar a.k.a. Abu Dar (KIA) Omar Maute (KIA) Abdullah Maute (KIA) Amin Bacu (KIA) |
| Dates of operation | 2013–present |
| Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Country | Philippines |
| Active regions | Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Sur |
| Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
| Notable attacks | |
| Size | 50 (claimed by AFP) |
| Means of revenue | Protection rackets |
| Part of | Islamic State |
| Allies | Abu Sayyaf (until 2024) Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters |
| Opponents | Philippines MNLF MILF |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Philippines Malaysia New Zealand |
Islamic State of Lanao, commonly referred to as Dawlah Islamiya and formerly known as the Maute Group ([mɐʔutɪ] or [mɐʔute̞]), is a radical Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and foreign fighters. Based in Lanao del Sur, it was founded by brothers Abdullah and Omar Maute. The organization, which also operated a protection racket in the municipality of Butig, clashes on several occasions with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the most significant of which began in May 2017 and culminated in the siege of Marawi.
It is listed as a terrorist organization by the Philippines, Malaysia and New Zealand.