Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens Will Be Brought To Jakarta After Being Released By KKB

JAKARTA - Pilot Susi Air, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, will be flown to Jakarta after being released from the hostage-taking of the Armed Criminal Group or KKB.

However, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens will previously undergo a series of medical examinations.

"Yes (Inau Philip Mark Mehrtens akan dibawa ke Jakarta)," ujar Kaops Damai Cartenz 2024, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani saat dikonfirmasi, Sabtu, 21 September.

However, the purpose of Philip Mark Mehrtens was not clearly conveyed.

So far, it is only known that the health check on the Susi Air pilot will take place at a hospital in Nduga Regency, Papua.

Meanwhile, the release of Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was the result of efforts by means of a soft approach.

soft approach efforts made with an approach through religious leaders, church leaders, traditional leaders and close family members of Egianus Kogoya.

"This approach is important to minimize the loss of lives, both from the apparatus, civil society and at the same time maintaining the safety of the pilot himself," said Faizal.

For information, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens has been held hostage by the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya since February 7, 2023. Various efforts have been made to release him.

Until finally, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was released on Saturday, September 21. The release was after the Cartenz 2024 Peace Task Force negotiated with the KKB.