A lawless group from Sulu could have possibly planned and masterminded the raid in
However, he said that this does not necessarily mean the
involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
"Not necessarily ASG, we know it is from Sulu, it could
be the handiwork of another group or band," Baladad said in Filipino.
The Eastern Mindanao Command chief declined to give progress
on the ongoing pursuit and law enforcement operations against the suspects due
to reasons of operational security.
But he added that the suspects are still in his
area-of-operation.
Around 11 suspects, armed with long and short firearms,
abducted three foreigners and a Filipina during a raid at Oceanview Resort,
Barangay Camudmud, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal Monday night.
As this time, pursuit operations are now being conducted by
naval and group units of the Eastern Mindanao Command.
The incident took place at 11: 30 p.m., Capt. Alberto Caber,
Eastern Mindanao Command public affairs office chief, said.
He identified the victims as Canadians John Ridsel and
Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, the resort manager, and a still
unidentified Filipina.
Reports said the suspects were speaking in English and
Filipino when they snatched the victims.
Two Japanese tourists tried to stop the bandits but failed.
At the time of the raid, 30 or more foreigners were at the
resort.
Joint forces from Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao Philippine
Coast Guard and the 10th Infantry Division are now conducting pursuit
operations.
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