According to an article published in ReCAAP ISC, Philippine Coast Guard has received news that armed members are planning to conduct kidnapping activities in undisclosed areas.
What happened?
On 22 May, the ReCAAP ISC has received information from the Philippine Coast Guard (ReCAAP Focal Point) that a group of approximately five ASG (Abu Sayyaf Group) members armed with assorted firearms is planning to conduct kidnapping activities in undisclosed areas in Sabah, Malaysia.
Probable targets
They are targeting wealthy businessmen or crew of fishing boats and other slow-moving ships plying within the waters off Sabah, Malaysia. The group came from Sulu and was monitored to have landed at Omapoy Island, Sipangkot, Sitangkai, Tawi Tawi.
The crew warned to exercise caution
Shipmasters and crew are strongly urged to exercise extra vigilance when transiting the waters off Eastern Sabah and in the Sulu-Celebes Seas.
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Source: ReCAAP
