Game of smoke and mirrors in kidnap isle


People on the move: Jolo town in Jolo island in Sulu province, southern Philippines.

In the last five months, there have been two kidnappings in Semporna, Sabah, by gunmen from Sulu in southern Philippines. PHILIP GOLINGAI visited Jolo island – the Philippines’ cross border capital – to investigate why Filipino kidnappers are targeting Sabah

SULU: If you ask 10 people in Jolo island where the hostages abducted from Singamata Reef Resort in Semporna, Sabah, are located, you might get 10 different answers.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Courts & Crime , Jolo , kidnap

   

Next In Nation

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon-induced continuous rain across three states
Raub, Lipis hit by floods: 22 evacuated
RON97 up by three sen, RON 95 and diesel unchanged.
GOF foils human trafficking operation in Pasir Mas
PAS defends public caning as necessary measure against social decay
Malaysia's top officials call for unity, togetherness this Christmas
Cops to deploy 40 officers to ensure smooth public caning process at Terengganu mosque
Openness can reduce racial discord, says Zaid Ibrahim
Lively Christmas celebrations across the country
Strict monitoring, inspection of heavy vehicles vital to prevent future road mishaps, says Lam Thye

Others Also Read