Decapitated head of ASG kidnap victim recovered in Sulu

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 25): Decapitated head of ASG kidnap victim recovered in Sulu

The Western Mindanao Command (WMC) said the decapitated head of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnap victim, Patrick Jhames Almodavar, was recovered by local police in Barangay Kadjatan, Indanan town, Sulu on Wednesday at 7:30pm.

WMC spokesperson Major Filemon Tan said the head, which was wrapped in a plastic bag, was left in the area by three motorcycle-riding members of the ASG.

"As of this report, the decapitated head is being processed and investigated by elements of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and Indanan Police," Tan said.

Almodavar was abducted by the Ajang-Ajang group last July 16 in Barangay Asturias, Jolo, Sulu.

"The Armed Forces of the Philippines, together with every sensible and peace loving Filipino, including our Muslim brothers whom we work with in peace and development efforts, condemn this barbaric murder perpetrated by this terror group," Tan added.

He stressed that beheading of an innocent man by the ASG is an absolute affront to the peace loving Moros in the Philippines.

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