Fr, Giancarlo Bossi

Authorities said three people were responsible for Bossi's kidnapping last June 10 in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay. They were identified as Abdul Salam, Putot Jakaria and Ogis Jakaria -- all former MILF commanders. The three had been charged with kidnapping in a local court in Zamboanga province.

MILF spokesman Eid Kabalu, meanwhile, said the MILF leadership would have to determine if the suspects in Bossi's kidnapping are active or former members.

After his release, Bossi was immediately brought to a police headquarters in Camp Cawa-Cawa, Zamboanga City and subjected to medical examination.

Last June 10, Parish Priest of Payao, Italian priest Giancarlo Bossi 57, was abducted by armed men believed to be MILF Lost Command operating in the area of Zamboanga Sibugay, while the latter was about to ride his motocycle back to Poblacion , Payao from a church visitation in Barangay Bualan. 

With the 40 days in captivity, Bossi told reporters that he was held captive in Lanao del Norte after he was blindfolded and transported via a motorbanca away from Payao, because he was familiar with the province. 

In an exclusive interview by the ABS-CBN, he said that his captors fed him with rice and “daing” (dried fish), but other sources said, Bossi only ate bread and bottled water and was clothed with a military uniform while in captivity. 

After medical attention in Camp Cawa-cawa will be flown to Malacañang to talk with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Last update : 13-01-2008 12:13

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