BY
ELY DUMABOC
It
was recalled that the 36 years old Mayor Lim was abducted by 10 heavily armed men wearing Police
green uniforms. while taking his dinner at one of the restaurants
at the integrated bus terminal in his municipality on April 2, 2012. It was believed
that mayor Lim was brought to Basilan by his abductors.
ZAMBOANGA
CITY – Mayor Jeffrey Lim of Salug, Zamboanga del Norte safely returned to his
family at about 3:00 o’clock dawn, Tuesday November 5, 2012 after seven months
of in captivity.
The
released of Kidnapped victim cannot immediately be ascertained whether ransom was
paid, ZaNorte Police Provincial Director
P/SSupt. Atty. Alkaldre Sopronio said. But, reliable sources said that the
released was done after the payment of P1.1 million ransoms.
Seven months ago, 1st ID Chief MGen. Ricardo
Rainier G. Cruz III directed all units to pursue the lawless armed group for
the immediate safe rescue of Mayor Lim from and the neutralization of his
abductors in support to the law enforcement operations by the Zamboanga del
Norte Provincial Police Office.
The Tabak commander further implores the support of all
stakeholders in the area in the spirit of Bayanihan in addressing lawlessness
in the division area of responsibility.
