Operating elements of the 6th Marine Battalion Landing Team rescued two (2) kidnapped infants, who were held in captivity for five days.
They also captured two suspects in a rescue operation launched in the vicinity of Brgy Anuling, Patikul, Sulu, prompting the kidnappers to release their victims.
3rd Marine Brigade Commander Col Eugenio N Clemen PN (M) said that the rescue operation was launched after the parents of the kidnapped victims sought military assistance and provided the authorities with information on the possible whereabouts of the victims.
According to the parents, who are businessmen here, their children – Ben Austine and Benedict, with ages three and two years old respectively, were purportedly snatched by Hajal Hatae’s group at the victims’ residence in Kakuyagan Village in the morning of September 16.
The kids were accordingly brought by Hajal at his residence in Brgy Anuling, Patikul. He demanded for the amount of one million pesos (P 1,000,000.00) in exchange for the safe release of the children.
Clemen attributed the success of the said operation to the trust and cooperation by the parents towards the military. (PIA/Bohol)