Wanted criminal Dahim killed in gunfight with police-Army team
A criminal gang leader wanted for 33 high-profile cases was killed in a gunfight with a joint police-Army team in Barangay Kapok Punggol, Maimbung, Sulu on Saturday, August 16.
Alganer Dahim, who once belonged to the Abu Sayyaf terror group and is linked to multiple crimes including kidnapping and murder, died instantly from bullet wounds during the operation.
The law enforcement team encountered resistance when Dahim hurled a grenade and opened fire, resulting in four soldiers being injured by the explosion.
Local officials confirmed that Dahim was a large-scale dealer of shabu with accomplices in Maimbung and nearby municipalities.
Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region plans to enlist local help to identify Dahim's partners involved in drug trafficking activities.
Officials noted that Dahim faced charges for multiple crimes across Sulu and the Zamboanga peninsula.
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