Abu Sayyaf sub-commander killed by Filipino forces


KOTA KINABALU: Security forces in the Philippines have killed Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Injam Yadah who was widely linked to involvement in cross-border kidnappings in Sabah.

Also killed in the shootout at 2am yesterday was Al-al Sawadjaan, the younger brother of the Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Mundi Sawadjaan, who was behind the Jolo Cathedral bombings two years ago.

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