Two Filipino militants in Marawi insurgency among 18 wanted by Esscom


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 22 Jun 2017

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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