GETTY Troops from the Filipino army have clashed with violent Islamist rebels

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The emergency measures were announced by President Rodrigo Duterte as bloody gun battles continue in Marawi City. Violence erupted when a group of heavily-armed Islamist militants stormed the city in the southern Mindano province. Residents were ordered to remain indoors as gunmen from an extremist group called Maute stormed the streets brandishing assault rifles. The group, which is also known as the Islamic State of Lanao, have reportedly received support from ISIS.

GETTY Filipino troops on patrol in the southern Mindano province

I’m appealing to residents of Marawi City to stay home, drop on the ground if they hear gunshots Mamintal Adiong Jr

Troops and special paramilitary police officers were deployed to the city after residents in a nearby village raised the alarm and appealed for help. General Eduardo Ano, the military chief of staff, said at least one police officer was killed and eight soldiers were wounded in the fighting. Mamintal Adiong Jr, the governor of the ​Lanao del Sur province told The Philippine Star newspaper: “I’m appealing to residents of Marawi City to stay home, drop on the ground if they hear gunshots. "They have to lock their doors and gates too."

GETTY Filipino troops have clashed with gunmen from the ISIS-backed Maute groupe