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Philippine town vice mayor abducted
Philippine government forces were searching for a townâsvice mayor Wednesday after her family reported that she has been abductedoutside a shopping mall in the countryâs restive south, where a series ofkidnappings has set off a security alarm
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hilippine government forces were searching for a town'svice mayor Wednesday after her family reported that she has been abductedoutside a shopping mall in the country's restive south, where a series ofkidnappings has set off a security alarm.
Police Senior Superintendent Diomarie Albarico said the husband of Arsina Nanoh reported that she was abducted by unidentified men Tuesday near a shopping mall in the bustling port city of Zamboanga.
Nanoh is the vice mayor of Hadji Muhtamad town in nearby Basilan province, police said.
Albarico said Alnajil Nanoh told investigators that his wife called late Tuesday and said she was abducted outside a Zamboanga city mall and was being held blindfolded in a room by unidentified men.
No group has claimed responsibility nor demanded a ransom, Albarico said, adding investigators were trying to determine if the reported abduction was linked to Nanoh's work or business
