From GMA News (Nov 20): PHL military alerts teams in Tawi-Tawi after latest abduction off Sabah
The military on Sunday alerted its task force in Tawi-Tawi following the reported kidnapping of two Indonesian fishermen in waters off Semporna, Sabah.
Major Filemon Tan, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command, said Malaysian authorities informed them of the abduction that occurred at around 7;30 p.m. at Merabong Waters near Kunak District.
The kidnapped Indonesian fishermen were identified as Saparuddin Kone and Sawal Maryam.
Tan said that according to Malaysian authorities, the Indonesian fishermen were taken by five gunmen wearing face masks.
"Information was immediately forwarded to JTF (Joint Task Force) Tawi Tawi for counter action. All units were also alerted for their appropriate actions," Tan said.
It was not clear if the Abu Sayyaf Group had a hand in the latest abduction.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/589503/news/regions/phl-military-alerts-teams-in-tawi-tawi-after-latest-abduction-off-sabah
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