Murder charges were filed on Thursday against two members of a police team that escorted two leaders of the Ozamis gang who were killed last week while allegedly trying to escape.

Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said the charges were warranted because witness’ testimonies and evidence point to the killing of Ricky Cadavero and Wilfred Panolinga Jr. as “planned and executed by members of the police.”

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