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Surrendered Abu Sayyaf militant wanted by Esscom; four other wanted Filipinos designated as terrorists by Philippines
Published on: Saturday, June 18, 2022
Published on: Sat, Jun 18, 2022
By: Zam Yusa
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Surrendered Abu Sayyaf militant wanted by Esscom; four other wanted Filipinos designated as terrorists by Philippines
The two Abu Sayyaf militants, including one wanted by Esscom, are briefly presented in a news conference in an army camp in Jolo and later turned over to police. (Photo: Facebook/Alakdan Division)
Kota Kinabalu: One of two highly sought Abu Sayyaf militants who were yesterday announced to have surrendered to the Philippine military is wanted by the Eastern Sabah Security Command, while four of the 20 men on the agency’s wanted list were recently designated as terrorists by the Philippines.

The Philippine military presented during a press conference yesterday Almujer Yadah and Bensito Quitino, who had given themselves up in Jolo, Sulu, and surrendered their assault rifles.

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The two were accused of beheading two Canadians and a German who was kidnapped while sailing off Sabah.
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