Negotiations with Abu Sayyaf to free cop stall


KOTA KINABALU: Negotiations to secure the release of marine policeman Konst Zakiah Aleip (pic) are stalling as Abu Sayyaf gunmen are demanding too high a ransom.

The problem is compounded as Zakiah is being moved constantly due to ongoing Philippines military operations in its Jolo Island hideouts.

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