Were local officials involved?

Rappler.com

Mujiv Hataman, acting governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) he plans to convene a Peace and Order Council meeting over the August 9 ambush that killed 3 soldiers and a child at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. At least 20 students were hurt in the crossfire, prompting criticism of a recent move to have a small Army unit inside the campus. Army officers said that the ambush was led by members of a criminal syndicate allegedly associated with Marawi City Mayor Fahad Salic.
Hataman said he will invite Salic to the meeting. The mayor must address these allegations, he said. A joint police-military probe is also underway.

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