Comelec commissioner’s son kidnapped
By Marie A. Surbano 06/22/2010 A new style to get a winning candidate’s proclamation annulled has surfaced, with the son of a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official kidnapped and held hostage by what is believed to be supporters of the losing team. Comelec confirmed yesterday that Noraldin Yusoph, son of Commis-sioner Elias Yusoph, was kidnapped by still unidentified suspects inside a mosque in Marawi City Sunday. In an interview, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said the poll body and the family of the Commissioner are closely coordinating with authorities for the safe return of the young Yusoph. “We are coordinating with several law enforcement agencies. We are working very hard for the safe return of Noraldin. This is the priority right now,” he said, adding that the kidnappers are in constant communication with the Yusoph family, as the commissioner was able to talk with the kidnappers after the abduction took place and was assured that his son is still alive. “There is a proof of life and Noraldin is in good condition. They called up Commissioner Yusoph right after the abduction,” the Comelec official said. Jimenez also said that “the Commissioner (Yusoph) is alright, the fact that he was able to talk to his son helped make him calm and steady. He is focused on how to resolve the situation.” Comelec officials believe the abduction of Yusoph’s son is “politically motivated” and “aimed to pressure the commission (into annulling the victory of a rival candidate).. Jimenez,confirmed that the 22 year old Noraldin was kidnapped by still unidentified suspects at a mosque in Marawi City, Sunday afternoon. According to reports, the kidnappers of Yusoph were demanding the nullification of votes in four municipalities in Lanao del Sur namely: Malabang, Picong, Taraka and Masiu. Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100622hed4.html |
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