ZAMBOANGA CITY (June 13, 2016) – The militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has reportedly beheaded Robert Hall, a Canadian national, at a secluded area in Talipao, Sulu at sundown yesterday after his family failed to pay the ransom demand of P600 million. Robert Hall. Photo courtesy of WikiSabah Report reaching this city indicated that Hall was beheaded by the group of ASG leader Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan at about 6:05 pm yesterday at a secluded area in the village of Sinumaan, Talipao, Sulu. Hall was the second Canadian national that was beheaded by the ASG after their respective families failed to give in to the ransom demand of the ASG for the safe release of said hostages. On April 25, the ASG beheaded John Ridsdel, 68, another Canadian national, a few hours after the 3 p.m. deadline set by the ASG. His severed head was found in one of the streets in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu shortly before 8 pm the same day. [...]
