Islamic City of Marawi (28 September) -- Elements of the Marawi City Police Station arrested three (3) suspected kidnappers in front of Cali Clinic in barangay Banggolo, this city, around 11:30am yesterday.
According to Superintendent Cosanie M. Derogongan, Lanao del Sur Police Director, arrested kidnappers were identified as Amenoding Naga, 26 years old, married, and farmer; Esmail Baute, 21 years old, married, and driver; and Tocod Mohammadali, 29 years old, married, also a farmer.
He said Naga is a resident of barangay Bualan, in Balindong town while both Baute and Mohammadali are residents of barangay Biaba Damag, this city.
Derogongan further identified the rescued victim as Hashim M. Otto, 18 years old, single, student and a resident of Munai in Lanao del Norte.
Initial investigation disclosed that Otto was on his way to school when forcibly taken by the suspects on board a two (2) single motorcycles. When he sighted the approaching police mobile car, he shouted for assistance and caught the attention of the patrolling police elements.
The police director said the motive behind the incident is believed to be personal gain.
He added that the arrested suspects are now temporarily detained at Marawi City Police Station detention cell for filing of appropriate charges in court.
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