Rescued Malaysian hostage dies in hospital

Kidnap for Ransom, Maritime Security, Piracy, Robbery, Southeast Asia 1 Minute

ANNE PERALTA-MALONZO

THE Malaysian national who was rescued on April 4 by government forces following an encounter with several members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the hinterlands of Sulu has died.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Colonel Gerry Besana said Jari Bin Abdullah passed away on April 9 while being treated at the West Metro Medical Center in Zamboanga City. 

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Source: sunstar.com.ph

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