The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has alerted its
troops in the provinces of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi to monitor possible landing of a
gunmen-laden speed boat bringing four Indonesian hostages.
Maj. Filemon Tan Jr., Westmincom spokesman, said this came
as unidentified heavily armed men have attacked a tugboat that injured a crew
and seized four others, all Indonesian crew.
However, Tan said they have yet to ascertain the identities
of the gunmen as they could be pirates who are just using the names of the Abu
Sayyaf Group (ASG).
“There is no proof that they are the ones who did that
(abduction),” Tan added.
Tan disclosed the incident took place around 6:30 p.m.
Friday in the seawaters near Pondo Sibugal, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.
The identities of the victims were not immediately available
except that they are among the 10 Indonesian crew of TB (Tugboat) Henry,
according to Tan.
Tan said the victims were passing the area when around seven
unidentified gunmen aboard a speed boat colored gray and blue attacked them.
Tan said the gunmen seized the four Indonesians and sped off
to unknown direction leaving behind the remaining six, including the one
wounded crew.
He said troops were sent to track down the whereabouts of
the gunmen as well as the victims.
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