The source said Tura, who received P450,000, had sought the help of someone close to the President about his situation. Melloria had led the band of at least 10 Abu Sayyaf members to his hometown on April 10. Aside from Melloria, three other Abu Sayyaf members were killed in the ensuing firefight. The source said Tura learned that he was getting only P450,000 when the money was handed to him. Maria Cristina Nobleza and her husband, suspected Abu Sayyaf bomber Reenor Lou Dungon, for a possible rescue.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 10, 2017 19:07 UTC