A group of armed men believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf Group abducted six individuals in Patikul, Sulu Tuesday night, the military said.

Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu, said Jessy Trinidad, 55; Nene Trinidad, 56; Aloh Trinidad, 22; Lucy Hapole, 21; Junjun Hapole, 13; and Nelson Hapole, 7 were kidnapped in Kalimayahan Village, Barangay Latih at 8:45 p.m. The incident was reported by concerned citizens to JTF Sulu and members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

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