Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 2, 2020): Cadaver recovered b troops in Patikul confirmed as Indonesian kidnap victim
Camp Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – A day after the encounter of 45th Infantry Battalion in Patikul, Sulu (September 29), where ASG member Arsibar Sawadjaan was killed, the same battalion recovered an abandoned cadaver 300 meters away from the encounter site. The initial report of Joint Task Force Sulu identifying the remains as one of the Indonesian kidnap victims was confirmed by the Indonesian Army and Police Attachés.
The kidnap victim who died was identified as La Aba, a 35 year-old male. His remains was transported to Zamboanga City on September 30 for proper disposition. Late yesterday, the Indonesian authorities as well as the family confirmed his identity. Based on the medical findings, no gunshot wounds were found all over the body. However, a bruise was seen on his head. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
La Aba was one of the five Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by ASG in Sabah waters in January of this year. Aside from the search and destroy operations being conducted by JTF Sulu targeting the terror groups, operating troops on the ground are likewise performing rescue mission to ensure the safety of the kidnap victims. Successful rescue operations carried out were the safe rescue of Hyrons couple in November 2019, Dr. Moreno in March, 2020 and that of three Indonesians (Maharudin Iunani, Simion Bin Maniue and Mohammad Farhan) in December 2019 and January 2020, respectively.
“Under the direction of WESTMINCOM Commander, LtGen Corleto S Vinluan Jr, the JTF Sulu continues to hunt down the declining group of Mundi Sawadjaan and Radulan Sahiron. We have reports that their forces are deteriorating due to the heavy casualties they incurred in the series of encounters and mass surrenders for a period of one month. In as much as we want to finish the ASG the soonest possible time, the safety of the kidnap victims during operations is our equally significant concern. We abide on rules of engagement during armed encounters to safely rescue the KVs and destroy the ASG.” – BGen William N Gonzales, Commander, JTF Sulu
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