Abu Sayyaf group releases school teacher in Jolo

From the Philippine News Agency (May 14): Abu Sayyaf group releases school teacher in Jolo

A teacher abducted nine days ago together with her brother, also a teacher, was released by the Abu Sayyaf brigands in the province of Sulu, a top military official announced Thursday.

Released was Reynadeth Bagonoc-Silvano, 31, a teacher of Tuburan Elementary School in Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Col. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, said Silvano was released around 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the town proper of Jolo, the capital of Sulu.

Arrojado said a concerned resident brought Silvano to the headquarters of the Joint Task Group Sulu where she immediately underwent medical check-up and debriefing.

Arrojao said Silvano told them the Abu Sayyaf brigands released her due to the pressure brought about by the continuous law enforcement operations in the towns of Indanan and Parang.

However, Arrojado said that Silvano’s brother, Russel, 22, also a teacher, remains in the custody of the bandits.

He said Silvano will be transported aboard a Navy boat Thursday to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force Zambasulta in this city.

The victims were seized last May 5 while they were on the way to Tuburan Elementary School in Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay province.

Arrojado said the Abu Sayyaf Group that abducted the victims are led by Mawallil Hatib Mudam based in the town of Parang.

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