Philippine security forces detain Abu Sayyaf executioner of Canadian hostages

Manila: Two notorious terrorists of the Abu Sayyaf group, including the Canadian hostage executioner, were taken into custody on Friday after they surrendered to Philippine security forces.

Ben Quirino, aka Ben Tattoo, 41, and his brother Almuzer Yadah, 55, were deputy leaders of the terrorist organization that operates in the south of the country, and gained notoriety for extortion for ransom, murder and kidnapping Is.