‘Death of kidnap kingpin a short-term loss’


KOTA KINABALU: Threats of cross border kidnapping are expected to remain despite the death of Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Indang Susukan.

Regional intelligence sources said although Indang played a major role in holding kidnapped hostages from Sabah, his death on Monday would not put any dent on the resurgent Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

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