Abu Sayyaf rebel group have on Wednesday announced through the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadi websites, that they want the immediate release of Senator Leila de Lima. The group threatened more kidnappings and beheading if the Filipino government does not “heed to the warning immediately”.
“Putting De Lima in jail is murderous and its no different from what we do. Release her immediately or witness more kidnappings and beheading” – member of the group announced. De Lima is currently charged with drug-related offenses and has previously denied links to the terrorist group.
The Senator last year denied allegations of protecting and financing suspected Abu Sayyaf members, calling these “totally insane” and “outrageously ridiculous.” “This latest accusation that I am a protector and financier of terrorists is not only totally insane but also outrageously ridiculous!” De Lima said in a statement.
“Putting De Lima in jail is murderous and its no different from what we do. Release her immediately or witness more kidnappings and beheading” – member of the group announced. De Lima is currently charged with drug-related offenses and has previously denied links to the terrorist group.
The Senator last year denied allegations of protecting and financing suspected Abu Sayyaf members, calling these “totally insane” and “outrageously ridiculous.” “This latest accusation that I am a protector and financier of terrorists is not only totally insane but also outrageously ridiculous!” De Lima said in a statement.
