A screengrab taken from a video released by the Philippine Army on June 18, 2017 shows Abdullah (right) looking at an improvised map of Marawi, while Isnilon (left) looks on. - AFP
KOTA KINABALU: Two Filipino militant leaders involved in the insurgency in Marawi City are on the Eastern Sabah Security Command's (Esscom) updated list of 18 names wanted for cross-border crimes.
The two – Abu Sayyaf group leader Isnilon Hapilon and Maute group head Abdullah Maute – who have ties with the Islamic State (IS), are believed to be trying to flee the Philippines military offensive trying to take back Marawi City.
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