Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (Apr 9, 2019): Rescued Malaysian captive dies in Zambo City
Malaysian kidnap victim Jari Bin Abdullah passed away at West Metro Medical Center in Zamboanga City at 1:17pm today, April 9.
Abdullah’s death, caused by gunshot wounds inflicted by his captors during the rescue operation, was witnessed by his family, the Malaysian Consul General, and officials of the International Monitoring Team.
Abdullah’s family executed a waiver consenting the removal of his life support.
He was rescued by the Philippine Marine Ready Force Sulu that engaged Abu Sayyaf militants under Najir Arik on Simusa Island on April 4.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families of Abdullah. Our troops are exhausting all efforts to defeat the Abu Sayyaf and bring justice to the victims of terror,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief.
At 12:15pm today, Indonesian kidnap victim Heri Ardiansyah was formally received by Indonesian DAFA Colonel Sigit Himawan Sutanto
Ardiansyah arrived in Manila at 2pm today.
The cadaver of Indonesian kidnap victim Hariadin was brought to Manila at 8pm yesterday, April 8.
Ardiansyah and Hariadin were rescued by the PMRFS troops while on pursuit of Abu Sayyaf militants under Arik in the seawaters off Simusa Island on April 5.
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