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Abu Sayyaf key member killed in Sulu

The Philippine Star
December 23, 2013 | 9:00pm

MANILA (Xinhua) - A senior member of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group was killed in a shootout with police in Sulu today.

The suspect, Fraser Hajan, resisted arrest and fired at police at a remote village in Parang town, according to Sulu provincial police office.

The clash toop place when the special action force of police swooped down on Nunukan village at 1:15 a.m. to capture Hajan, a high-ranking member of Abu Sayyaf group.  

Police said the suspect was brought to a nearby hospital where he died upon arrival.





 

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