Abu Sayyaf militants still eyeing high-value ransoms on Sabah’s east coast

November 21, 2018 8:53 AM

KOTA KINABALU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – After a key Abu Sayyaf sub-commander escaped death in an armed assault, there are concerns that militants are still eyeing Sabah’s east coast for their kidnappings despite the recent Philippine military crackdown in their stronghold in Jolo.

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