Suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang abducted three bodyguards but failed to seize their original target - a Filipino who reportedly won millions of dollars in a United States lotto draw.
Michael Escanlar was apparently the target of the kidnappers, who stormed his cock-breeding farm near Isulan town in Sultan Kudarat province, 950km south of Manila, Army Brigadier General Agustin Demaala said.
Demaala said the abductors are believed to be members of the kidnapping-for-ransom Pentagon Gang.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from World
India begins world’s largest election as Modi seeks third term
Nearly 970 million people will vote — more than 10 per cent of the world’s population.