KOTA KINABALU: A militant Abu Sayyaf sub-commander, who is in the thick of planning abductions in Sabah waters, is believed to have been injured during gunfights with the Philippines military.
Authorities are now trying to verify the extent of Hatib Hajan Sawadjan’s injuries following the shootout that involved some 50 militants under Hatib and sub-commander Indang Susukan at their hideout in Patikul, Jolo.
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