Push Admin

No money for ransom: Abu Sayyaf bandits release 9 captives in Sulu

Article (news)

RJ Rosalado, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/06/26/20190626-captives.jpg"/><figcaption>Leizel Lacastesantos, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>(UPDATE) Suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits released 9 captives known to belong to the Badjao tribe (sea gypsies) Friday night, June 21, local authorities in Talipao, Sulu confirmed on Saturday, June 22.In a phone interview, Talipao police chief Police Maj. Napoleon Lango said their personnel were on foot patrol along Kahawa village when they spotted a group of 9 individuals walking on the same road.The group approached the officers and identified themselves as Badjaos allegedly abducted by suspected Abu Sayyaf members off Sabah, Malaysia last June 18.The victims said they were fishing off Lahat Datu in Malaysia when they were snatched by armed men on board 2 motorized pump boats.Lango said the abductors released them as they do not have money to pay ransom.He added that the victims were not hurt and in good health.They were turned over to the Sulu Provincial Police Office for medical checkup and debriefing.The victims reunited with their families in Zamboanga City on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. — With reports from Leizel Lacastesantos, ABS-CBN News

(UPDATE) Suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits released 9 captives known to belong to the Badjao tribe (sea gypsies) Friday evening, June 21, local authorities in Talipao, Sulu confirmed on Saturday, June 22.

(UPDATE) Suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits released 9 captives known to belong to the Badjao tribe (sea gypsies) Friday evening, June 21, local authorities in Talipao, Sulu confirmed on Saturday, June 22.

No money for ransom: Abu Sayyaf bandits release 9 captives in Sulu

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

News

No money for ransom: Abu Sayyaf bandits release 9 captives in Sulu

RJ Rosalado,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 22, 2019 12:39 PM PHT

|

Updated June 27, 2019 03:29 AM PHT

Read More:

Abu Sayyaf

bandits

kidnapping

Badjao

Sulu

abduction

kidnap for ransom

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.