Held captive by terror leader


High alert: Mabul Water Bungalows Resort in Semporna where the shooting incident occurred.

ZAMBOANGA CITY: A rising leader in the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organisation is suspected to be holding marine policeman Zakiah Aleip in a mountainous jungle hideout in the island of Jolo in southern Philippines.

Filipino intelligence sources identified the sub-commander as Alhabsi Misaya, who is in his 30s. They say he is “loaded with cash” and heavily armed.

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