ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Abu Sayyaf terrorists have executed another of their Vietnamese captives in a village in Sulu, authorities reported.
Military men recovered the bullet-riddled body believed to be that of Tran Khac Dung, alias Tran Viet Van, from Barangay Buhanginan in Patikul town last July 8.
Reports said the body was recovered hours after troops encountered several members of the Abu Sayyaf. It could not be immediately ascertained if the victim was killed during the gun battle.
The Joint Task Force Sulu (JTFS) turned over the body to the police Anti-Kidnapping Group last Monday for proper disposition.
Last week, the Abu Sayyaf bandits beheaded Vietnamese Hoang Trung Thong and Hoang Va Hai at Barangay Tumahubong in Sumisip town, Basilan.
The three victims were among the six Vietnamese sailors kidnapped from the cargo vessel M/V Royal 16 on Nov. 11, 2016 while sailing through Sibagu Island in Basilan.
One of their companions, Hoang Vo, 28, was rescued late last month after he escaped at the height of military operations in Sumisip town.
Two more Vietnamese men, Pham Minh Tuan and Do Trung Hieu, are still captives of the Abu Sayyaf.