Canadian PM Justin Trudeau confirms beheading of hostage by Abu Sayyaf

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has expressed outrage over the beheading of John Ridsdel, one of two Canadian citizens held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf Group since September 2015.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ridsdel. They have endured a terrible ordeal, and this is a devastating moment for all of them,” Trudeau said during a press conference.
“This was an act of cold-blooded murder and responsibility rests squarely with the terrorist group who took him hostage,” he said. The Prime Minister vowed that his administration will work with the Philippine government and other international partners to arrest those responsible for the murder.

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