ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanews/05 December) – The Jordanian journalist who was kidnapped 18 months ago by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits escaped late Wednesday from his captors in Sulu, officials said.
Baker Atyani, 44, was admitted at the Integrated Provincial Health Office and underwent debriefing after his reported recovery by police forces, Task Force Sulu commander Col.[]
Jose Johriel Cenabre said.
Cenabre, who is also the Second Marine Brigade commander, said Atyani looked fine although he was weak, pale and has lost weight.
Atyani, who works for a Dubai-based television, was sporting long hair, mustache and beard when recovered by the policemen.[]
