(VOVworld) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday confirmed the killing of second Canadian hostage Robert Hall by a militant group in Southern Philippines.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, says Canada is committed to bringing those responsible for the murders of Canadians Robert Hall, left, and John Ridsdel to justice "however long it takes." (YouTube/Canadian Press, Chris Young/Canadian Press)

Prime Minister Trudeau sent his condolences to Hall’s family and friends, and reaffirmed Canada’s refusal to pay ransoms. He condemned the kidnapping, saying it would cause further instability and violence. Earlier, the Islamic Abu Sayyaf militants in Southern Philippines confirmed the execution of Robert Hall, adding that his dead body will be found somewhere in Jolo village on June 13^th. However, the Philippine police force has not found his body until Monday evening. Hall was killed after Aby Sayyaf did not receive the ransom demand of 13 million USD at the deadline of 3pm on June 13. At the G7 Summit in Japan, Prime Minister Trudeau urged other countries not to pay ransoms that would increase terrorism and kidnapping.