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.
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