Abu Sayyaf leader, 4 others get life in prison for kidnapping
By Roel Pareño (philstar.com) | Updated November 17, 2015 - 3:38pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - A senior Abu Sayyaf leader and four others were sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a local court here Monday, according to security official.
Senior Superintendent Angelito Casimiro, City Police Office director, identified the convicted as Khair Mundos, Ashra Jawari, Ellel, Bensar Indama and Ermiahe Achmad.
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