Hijack Sulu Province, Philippines

Date 19DEC2016

Location Off Sulu province, Philippines

Type of incidents HIJACK

Lat. / Long. 05:45N – 120:01E

Source(s): Philippine Star, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin

Date: 19 December 2016, 1830 UTC

Description:

At least four Filipino crewmembers of the FB RAMONA 2 fishing vessel were reportedly abducted by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants.

The vessel’s radio and GPS system were also missing.

Joint Task Force Sulu and Naval Task Group Sulu have launched tracking operations. Location is approximate.

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