Abu Sayyaf gunmen and captives kept on the move


KOTA KINABALU: Abu Sayyaf gunmen with their four Malaysian captives on Jolo island are constantly on the run from Philippine security forces, said an anti-kidnapping activist.

Prof Octovio Dinampo said the group landed near the coastal village of Indanan about two days ago, after snatching the Malaysian sailors from a tugboat at sea.

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