Abu Sayyaf takes German man hostage in Tawi Tawi


  • Nation
  • Monday, 07 Nov 2016

Filepix shows Abu Sayyaf members with one of their hostages

ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf claimed it was holding hostage a 70-year old German national, weeks after the bandit group released a Norwegian hostage apparently upon payment of a hefty ransom.

 

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