ZAMBOANGA CITY: The remaining four loggers kidnapped in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte were released by their abductors after a clash between troops and bandits on march 7 that resulted in the death of the fifth hostage, Mario Rosales who was caught in the crossfire.

Officials said the victims – Jomar Maglangit, Jomar Mantangan, Roger Jung-an and Raymond Purisima – were found by the residents in Barangay Libucon on Monday afternoon.

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