ZAMBOANGA CITY: An Abu Sayyaf terrorist, who fled the Philippines in March last year, was arrested in Sabah where he was working in a construction site, Malaysian media reported on Friday.

The Malay Mail quoted Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun saying: “The suspect, aged 21, had illegally entered Malaysia in March 2018 and has been working at a construction site. He is highly skilled in handling firearms and has direct connections with Furuji Indama, the current leader of ASG (Abu Sayyaf Group).”

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