Philippine officials say a Malaysian man has been freed by suspected Abu
Sayyaf militants after a year of jungle captivity in the country's
south. -The Associated Press
Philippine officials say a Malaysian man has been freed by suspected
Abu Sayyaf militants after a year of jungle captivity in the country's
south.
Sulu provincial Gov. Abdusakur Tan said Wednesday that Mohammad
Nazarudin bin Saidin was released by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants in
his province on Friday. It was not immediately clear if any ransom was
paid for the victim, a truck driver.
Police say the victim was seized by the gunmen while buying geckos in
Sulu's Indanan township in May last year. Officials say the kidnappers
demanded an unspecified ransom but that the victim's family could not
afford the amount, prolonging his detention.
Washington has blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization.
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The Associated Press/ The Seattle Times | May 16, 2012 | Article Link
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