ZAMBOANGA CITY: Police on Tuesday filed criminal charges against dozens of Abu Sayyaf militants, including their leader, tagged as behind the deadly attack in Sulu last week.

Officials said 69 people were charged with the killing of 25 civilians, including women and children, in Talipao town. Among those charged were Abu Sayyaf leader Ustadz Yasser Igasan and his commanders Idang Susukan, Tawing Umair and Sibih Pisih.

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