"We have begun investigations and will compile evidence to extradite him to mainland Malaysia to face charges," said Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib during a press conference on Saturday morning.
He said that police were sticking with the evidence suggesting that he has left for the Philippines.
It is believed he fled sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday and was laying low in one of islands off Tawi-Tawi, likely to be Simunul island.
Simunul is less than 30 minutes by speed boat to the Tg Labian area.
According to sources, he is believed to have fled with at least three others who have families in Simunul.
The Philippine navy detained 35 gunmen detained on Wednesday in Tawi-Tawi waters but stated that Azzimudie was not among them.
"But even so, it does not matter to me. We have begun investigations under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act and we will compile evidence to extradite him to Malaysia to face charges.
"We will deal with him according to our laws. I have never trusted what Jamalul Kiram has said from day one," said Comm Hamza.
He added that the authorities estimated less than 50 of the Sulu gunmen remained in the area.
Army Division 1 Commander Maj-Gen Zaki Mokhtar said mopping up efforts were now focused in the Tanjung Batu area.
By SHAUN HO
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