DND downplays Abu threat to behead hostages, ensures safety of Red Cross workers in mind
The Department of Defense assures that government will explore all possible options for the safe release of the Red Cross volunteers held hostaged in Sulu.
DND Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said the President has strict instructions to make efforts to protect the safety of hostages. Teodoro adds that the military will remain where they are to maintain pressure and prevent escape of Albader Parad and his gang of bandits.
Parad threatened to behead hostages if soldiers do not withdraw from Indanan by the end of the month.
The Abu Sayyaf has been holding Mary Jean Lacaba, Andreas Notter and Eugenio Vagni for more than two months now. (PIA-MMIO)
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