Two militants held over killing of foreigners

Tragic end: Philippine marines escorting a police van believed to be carrying the body of Kantner on Jolo island in this file photo. — AP

Two militants accused of kidnapping and killing four foreigners in the restive southern Philippines were detained after surrendering to the military, authorities said.

The fugitives were members of the feared kidnap-for-ransom group Abu Sayyaf and have been handed over to police on Jolo island in Sulu province, regional military spokesman Alaric Delos Santos said.