Aba said their group also called on the government to look into reports that Norberto Gonzales, a former National Security Adviser of President Gloria Arroyo, was seen in a meeting with the Maute group and members of the bandit Abu Sayyaf Group days prior to the attacks.
Samantala, may mga ulat na namataan rin si Norberto Gonzales, dating national security adviser at kilalang may ugnay sa CIA ng US,sa isang pulong sa Abu Sayyaf at Maute bago mangyari ang insidente sa Marawi.