AN Abu Sayyaf Group sub-leader and a trusted aide of the slain Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon was arrested in Jolo, Sulu last weekend, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde announced.

In a press briefing on Wednesday, Albayalde identified the suspect as Hasmin Abtain alias Abu Imam, who was arrested last May 19 evening in Barangay (village) Walled City, Jolo, Sulu through the joint operations of the PNP Intelligence Group and the Regional Intelligence Unit Region 9 with the help of Special Action Force, Sulu Provincial Police Office and the Philippine Army's 501st Brigade.

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