Three Indonesians kidnapped in Lahad Datu - Police

Three Indonesians were believed to have been kidnapped by five armed men off the waters of Felda Sahabat 16, near here, late last night.

They were on a trawler fishing when the incident happened at about 11.00pm Saturday.

Four of their fellow crewmen were however released and left on the trawler.

The abductors were said to be on a white boat and believed to be conversing in Malay language with Suluk accent.

Sabah police commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said a press conference is scheduled to be held this afternoon over the matter.