Abu Sayyaf leader on Esscom wanted list captured in Philippines


KOTA KINABALU: A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group and Daulah Islamiyah on the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) wanted list has been captured.

According to Philippines security sources, Abubakar Abdulcadir @ Basaron Arok was nabbed during a security operation in Barangay San Raymundo, in Jolo, Southern Philippines in the early hours of Wednesday (Sept 7).

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