Gunmen seize couple, son in Zamboanga SibugayZAMBOANGA CITY -– Police have launched an operation to rescue three people seized in Zamboanga Sibugay late Friday by seven gunmen believed to have ties with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Zamboanga Sibugay police director, Senior Supt. He said the gunmen took the victims from their residence in Barangay Kulisap in Payao at about 6:30 p.m. Friday. Taboso identified the victims as Elmer Romoc, an employee of the municipal treasurer’s office of Payao; his wife, Nora; and, son, Ricson. Romulo Cleve Taboso, said Saturday his personnel are working with military forces to track down the gunmen.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 06, 2016 06:45 UTC