Abu Sayyaf frees abducted teacher in Sulu | Inquirer News

Abu Sayyaf frees abducted teacher in Sulu

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 05:42 PM March 06, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Less than a day after the abduction, the Abu Sayyaf released its captive Thursday.

School teacher Alrashid Jahang of Taglibi Elementary School in Barangay (village) Kadday Mamallam, Patikul, Sulu was freed at around 9 a.m.

Captain Ryan Lacuesta, civil-military operations officer of the 2nd Marine Brigade, confirmed the release after Jahang was captured in Sitio (sub-village) Baunoh, Baragay Liang Wednesday 4 p.m.

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“We have no reports that ransom exchanged hands,” Lacuesta said.

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“The release was made possible through negotiations by the local government unit and the victim’s relatives.”

Lacuesta added that the abductors have relatives in the area.

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Jahang will be brought to the Marine headquarters in Camp Teodulfo Bautista at Barangay Busbus, Jolo for medical checks.

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