Tuesday, June 14, 2016

PNP condemns ASG beheading of Canadian captive

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 14): PNP condemns ASG beheading of Canadian captive

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday condemned the beheading of Canadian national Robert Hall by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) brigands in Sulu.

PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor said that Sulu Police Provincial Office confirmed that around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, a decapitated head of a Caucasian-looking person was recovered beside Mt. Carmel Cathedral, Sanchez St., Brgy Walled, Jolo, Sulu placed inside a plastic bag after receiving information from a concerned citizen.

The said decapitated head was turned over to Trauma Station Hospital, Kampo Heneral Teodolo Bautista (KHTB) for proper disposition.

He said that the PNP also expressed condolences to the family of the slain kidnap victim.

”Further, may I appeal to the members of the media to respect the mourning of the family and let us not highlight such kind of unlawful activity that might add to the sorrow of the bereaved family and his countrymen,” said Mayor.

”This type of execution by evil groups on innocent people is very unfortunate and deserves the condemnation of civil society and every peace-loving citizens,” he added.

Mayor also said that the PNP and AFP are exerting all efforts to curb such evil doings through intensive military and law enforcement operations in order to neutralize these lawless elements and thwart further threats to peace and security.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=894861

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