From the Manila Bulletin (Sep 17): 150 hostages rescued in Zamboanga
Government troops have rescued at least 150 civilians who were held hostage by the rogue rebels in Zamboanga City as the combined forces of military and policemen continue to recover affected barangays.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Alan Purisima confirmed that 120 civilians were rescued early Tuesday.
“So far we have rescued 120 hostages today bringing to 150 hostages in totality. Still continuing saving lives,” Purisima, who is presently at Zamboanga City, said on his twitter account.
Meanwhile, Interior Sec. Mar Roxas III said that a total 71 hostages are recovered through government operations Monday night, while Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said that Army SOCOM forces have rescued “64 hostages from the hands of of [Nur] Misuari’s armed followers” in Sta. Barbara, at around 4 a.m., Tuesday.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has earlier said that the rogue Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction is no longer an organized force, and some of its members are fleeing the area.
AFP spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said Monday that they have constricted the rebel group and has gained the “momentum.”
http://www.mb.com.ph/150-hostages-rescued-in-zamboanga/
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