Terror Suspect Killed in Shootout

World | October 13, 2003, Monday // 00:00

One of Asia's most-wanted terror suspects was killed in a shootout, police said, ending a massive three-month manhunt launched after his stunning escape from Philippine police headquarters. The killing of Fathur Al-Ghozi, a bombmaker for the al-Qaida-linked terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, ends an embarrassing episode for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. It also gives her a victory in the war on terrorism just six days before close ally President Bush visits. Police said the suspected demolitions expert was killed in a shootout with a joint police-military team. The Philippine National Police said in a report Monday that Al-Ghozi's identity was confirmed based on fingerprint analysis.

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