Six soldiers were killed while four were injured during fighting Sunday against alleged Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group in Munal, Lanao del Norte, the military said Monday.

In a statement, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said two DI-Maute Group members died in Sunday fighting, but six soldiers ''paid the ultimate sacrifice.''

The fighting was a ''continuation'' of the military's effort against the DI-Maute Group which was responsible for the bombing of the Mindanao State University gym last year, said Brawner.

Brawner said the wounded were evacuated to Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro.

''I assure their families and every Filipino that justice will be meted and all efforts will be exhausted in pursuit of the enemy,'' said Brawner. DMS