PH Embassy: Sibu hostages being held by Majan Sahidjuan

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The photo posted on ‘Victor Troy Poz’ Facebook account shows the four abducted Malaysians.

The photo posted on ‘Victor Troy Poz’ Facebook account shows the four abducted Malaysians.

KUCHING: The four Malaysian hostages held captive in Southern Philippines are being held by an armed group led by Majan Sahidjuan.

According to a statement from the Philippines Embassy to The Borneo Post, intelligence information revealed that the four Malaysian kidnap victims are currently in the vicinity of Indanan, Sulu under the custody of the armed kidnap group.

“Philippines law enforcement authorities continue to conduct sustained, delicate operations for the recovery of the victims, without endangering the latter’s lives,” the statement said.

“Our hearts go out to their families and friends,and join them in prayers for the immediate resolution of the incident and for the safe return of the victims.”

Wong Teck Gang (31), Wong Teck Chii (29), Wong Hung Sing (34) and Johnny Lau Jung Hien (21) were kidnapped by eight gunmen who boarded their tugboat about 100km from Tawau on April 2.

In media reports, Majan Sahidjuan alias “Apo Mike”, is believed to be a sub-leader in the Abu Sayyaf militant group.