Abu Sayyaf harassing for ransom, say families of hostages

An image sent by the Abu Sayyaf group shows four hostages who were snatched from the waters off Lahad Datu, Sabah. The ones who could be identified were (second left) Tayudin Anjut and Mohd Ridzuan Ismail (centre). - File pix

TAWAU: The families of five men, who were kidnapped in Dent Haven waters off Lahad Datu in July, are claiming that the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the southern Philippines is harassing them for ransom.

Gustiah Sultan, 46, the wife of Tayudin Anjut, 45, one of the victims, said the families had been receiving endless calls from them over the payment.