Why Sayyaf threat may not go away

Kota Kinabalu: The ability of Abu Sayyaf to carry out cross border kidnappings from Sabah waters is partly due to these rogue elements knowing Sabah like the back of their hand.

In addition to their operatives who act as informers.

For instance, sub commander Apo Mike @ Majan Sahijuan who was killed two weeks ago in Tawi-Tawi is believed to have been a lorry driver in Tawau.

 

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