Another civilian freed, 2 cops still held by Abu Sayyaf
ANOTHER CIVILIAN hostage of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was rescued on May 8 by the Marine Battalion Landing Team 3 led by Lieutenant Colonel Ramil DC. Holgado in Panglima Estino, Sulu. Blas Jackosalim Ahamad was recovered by the military based on the information relayed by the other civilian held captive, Faizal Ahidji, who was left blindfolded by the ASG in a forested area in Bangkal Village last May 5. Mr. Ahamad received medical examination and underwent custodial debriefing. As this developed, the military reported that two ASG members were killed on Wednesday as the 4th Special Forces Battalion conducted pursuit and rescue operations for the two police officers, Police Officer 2 (PO2) Benierose Alvarez and PO1 Dinah Gumahad, who are still with the abductors. High powered firearms were also recovered, including two M14, one R4 assault rifle, and one M203 grenade launcher. — Minde Nyl R. dela Cruz
