Abu Sayyaf commander linked to Sabah kidnappings killed by Philippines forces


KOTA KINABALU: Abu Sayyaf sub commander Injam Yadahm, who is linked to cross-border kidnappings in Sabah has been killed by Philippines security forces.

Also killed in a shootout at 2am Sunday (June 13) was Al-al Sawadjaan, the younger brother of Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Mundi Sawadjaan, who was responsible for the Jolo Cathedral bombings two years ago.

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