Zamboanga City (CNN Philippines) — The PNP Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) has issued a directive to further tighten security in Zamboanga to prevent the area from being used by Samal kidnappers as an escape route towards Sulu and other areas.
PNP Regional Director Miguel Antonio has directed the tightening of checkpoints in case the group will be travelling by land.
Antonio has also directed the opening up of communication lines of force multipliers as early warning devices that will assist police in tracking down the group.
Zamboanga City Police Office Chief Sr. Supt. Angelito Casimiro said that they have already received a directive from Antonio on what to do in case the kidnappers use Zamboanga City as an escape route but refused to elaborate.
Security is being tightened on the coastlines that may serve as possible landing areas as Zamboanga City an be used as a refuelling point by kidnap for ransom groups before proceeding to Sulu.
