2 vendors abducted in Patikul—military
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines—Armed men snatched two vendors of used clothing (ukay-ukay) in Sitio Baunoh, Barangay Latih, Patikul town shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Western Mindanao Command’s spokesperson Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang identified the victims as Ambon Blas, 65 and Perlita Bagay, 25.
“The two victims were riding in tandem (on a motorcycle) when they were abducted by the group of Basaron Aruk near Latih Elementary School,” Cabangbang said.
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Aruk is a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group operating in Patikul area.
The victims were on the way home in Patikul town when abducted.
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