ZAMBOANGA CITY ? Three alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group were killed while three others were captured following a clash in Lanao del Sur, the military said Sunday.

Brig. Gen. Billy Dela Rosa, 103rd Infantry Brigade commander, said the troops were serving warrants of arrest against them on Saturday in Barangay Lamin, Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur when they were fired upon.

Three other DI-MG members were captured while others escaped.

Several members have pending warrant of arrest for murder and multiple counts of homicide.

Dela Rosa said the troops have recovered M16 and M4 rifles, an M79 grenade launcher, a rocket-propelled grenade, hand grenades, blasting caps, ammunition, and two flags of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Maj. Gen, Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., 1st Infantry Brigade commander, said the troops, in coordination with the police, will relentlessly pursue the remaining members of DI-MG in Lanao del Sur. DMS