Three Indonesian fishermen who were reported kidnapped off Sabah near the southern Philippine border province of Tawi-Tawi have been freed, reports said on Thursday. The trio was reportedly taken by gunmen on April 24 off Pulau Jambongan, their families claimed, saying the kidnappers demanded at least RM70,000 for their safe release, according to the Malaysian newspaper, The Star.

Jacinto, A. (2022, April 29). Seized Indonesian fishermen released. The Manila Times, p. A9.