The Peace and Conflict Journalism Network reported that the clash occurred in the Basak Malutlut area of the city as Hapilon's forces called for reinforcements from the Maute group.
The Peace and Conflict Journalism Network (Jaringan Jurnalisme Damai dan Konflik) melaporkan bahwa bentrokan tersebut terjadi di daerah Basak Malutlut di kota tersebut karena pasukan Hapilon meminta bala bantuan dari kelompok Maute.