KOTA KINABALU: A key member of the notorious Abu Sayyaf group, killed in a shootout with security forces, was identified through scars from nine previous gunshot wounds and one explosion.
Police said Abu Paliyak or Kamaner Paliyak @ Yusof was shot dead by Malaysian security forces in waters off Pulau Kantong Kalungan near Lahad Datu at about 3am yesterday.