ZAMBOANGA CITY—An Egyptian child warrior and two other fighters of the Sulu-based faction of the kidnap-for-ransom and terror group Abu Sayyaf surrendered to military authorities this week. The 13-year-old boy named 'Ibrahim' and Abu Sayyaf subleader Magang Ellam, 28, who both belonged to the faction led by the reclusive Radullan Sahiron, turned themselves over to the Army's 1103rd Infantry Brigade in Indanan town on Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines revealed on Friday. Ibrahim and Ellam handed over an M16 rifle, an M16A1 rifle, a magazine, and 20 rounds of 5.

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