Rodlyn Pagaling and Gringo Villaruz, members of the Philippine Coast Guard taken hostage by al Qaeda-linked militants three months ago, arrive at the Coast Guard headquarters in Manila. Photo by Romeo Ranoco, Reuters
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel Gringo Villaruz and Rod Pagaling reportedly encountered several known Abu Sayyaf leaders and subleaders during their almost four months in captivity, sources privy to the operation leading to their escape and rescue said Friday.
Villaruz and Pagaling also reportedly saw three foreign hostages during their stay -- two Malaysians and one Korean.
Some of the ammunition they saw the Abu Sayyaf bandits were holding, the sources said, bore the marking "Government Arsenal."
Sources said the two managed to positively identify ASG subleaders Yasser Igasan, Indang Susukan, Alhabsy Misaya, and Raden Abu, who each led part of the 200-strong ASG group involved in the kidnapping.
A certain Alden Bagade and Marajan Hajiri were also said to be part of the group.
Sources said the group was also in contact with Furiji Indama, an Abu Sayyaf leader who is based in Basilan.
Villaruz and Pagaling are set to file kidnap for ransom charges against those they identified.
They will also stand as witness to the murder charge to be filed by the family of barangay captain Rodolfo Buligao, who was killed days before the PCG personnel were able to escape.
http://rp2.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/08/21/15/abducted-pcg-men-saw-abu-leaders-hostages-sources
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