On April 15, four Indonesian sailors were kidnapped when two Indonesian tugboats from Cebu, Henry and Cristi, were attacked by Abu Sayyaf militants. While five of the passengers were safe, one was shot before he was rescued. They were released on May 11. A group of concerned Filipinos in Sabah urged Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to intervene for the release of four Malaysians held hostage by Abu Sayyaf. The issue strained the relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia.
On April 15 four Indonesian sailors were kidnapped when two Indonesian tugboats from Cebu Henry and Cristi were attacked by Abu Sayyaf militants While five of the passengers were safe one was shot before he was rescued They were released on May 11 A group of concerned Filipinos in Sabah urged Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to intervene for the release of four Malaysians held hostage by Abu Sayyaf The issue strained the relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia