After nearly a year in captivity by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), a kidnapped trader was freed in Sulu Wednesday morning.

Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) spokesman Major Filemon Tan said Araji Maani was freed in Barangay Wanih Piyanjihan in Parang town at about 10:45 a.m.

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