Abdul Hamid Bador says attacks by the group can happen every day and at any time.
The threat of Abu Sayyaf group believed to be based in Jolo, Sulu, on islands in eastern Sabah is still high despite the establishment of the Eastern Sabah Security Command , said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.“As such, Esscom will be restructured on the placement of security forces involving the Malaysian Armed Forces , police, as well as the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency .
“Among others, the restructuring will involve the structure of security in the areas and the change of security posts, which have been taken over by police and MAF, would be updated,” he said in an exclusive interview withHamid said the restructuring process is being carried out via the National Security Council to strengthen further Esscom.“This is because Sabah is very near to the Philippines. It only takes 15 minutes by speed boat to reach Philippines waters,” he said.
According to him, the National Security Council is discussing the decision, including efforts to acquire additional equipment to boost security teams under Esscom.
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