Three Malaysian nationals earlier kidnap by Abu Sayyaf bandits were rescued by the military in Sulu Sunday night.
Initial reports reaching the Armes Forces of the Philippines-Western Mindanao Command (AFP-WestMinCom) in Zamboanga City, identified the rescued victims as Zulkipli Bin Ali, Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Ismail, and Fandy Bin Bakran.
Reports said the three were rescued by members of the Joint Task Force Sulu who were then conducting focus military operations at vicinity of Barangay Jinggan, Panglima Estino, Sulu, at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
The rescued kidnap victims were brought to Kuta Heneral Teodolfo Bautista Hospital for medical check-up.
Ano said that based on information they received, the Abu Sayyaf bandits abadoned or just left the three Malaysians in the mountainous part of the area due to intense pressure from the military. (Francis T. Wakefield)
