From the Mindanao Examiner (Sep 15): Sayyafs free abducted workers in Basilan province
BASILAN – Abu Sayyaf rebels have freed 9 construction workers they seized in the southern Philippine province of Basilan, authorities said on Tuesday.
It said the rebels released all hostages in Sumisip town after finding out they are all Muslims working for a private contractor who is also a Muslim. It was unknown whether their employer paid ransom or not.
Rebels seized the victims on September 14 while on their way to work in Sumisip’s Benembengan town. Two others workers managed to escape and told authorities about the abductions.
Authorities said all victims have returned to their families.
http://mindanaoexaminer.com/sayyafs-free-abducted-workers-in-basilan-province/
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