Sources: Nine kidnapped sea gypsies rescued, one still missing

By MUGUNTAN VANAR

The rescued Sea Gypsies being debriefed by Philippines military officials in Jolo after they were recovered on Saturday.

KOTA KINABALU: Philippine security forces are believed to have rescued nine out the 10 sea gypsies kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf gunmen on June 18.

The victims were recovered at Toyang village in Talipao on Jolo Island early Saturday (June 22), according to intelligence reports coming from Philippines.

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