The military confirmed that suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits abducted two policewomen and two civilians in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday. He said the tricycle was flagged down by 11 armed men, suspected to be ASG bandits under Mujir Yada. Combined forces of JTF Sulu and the PNP have been dispatched for pursuit and rescue operations. The Abu Sayyaf are now holding 14 hostages, including the four latest victims. Last April 12, the bandits also killed Edmiraldo Sollano, an employee of Sulu Integrated Provincial Health Office in Jolo.

Source: Manila Times April 30, 2018 16:18 UTC