Here's How The Papuan Police Finds Out The Position Of The Susi Air Pilots Who Are Accused By The KKB

Susi Air Pilot Philip Mark Merthens, who is currently being held hostage by the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya in Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains Province. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri said there were two ways to find out the position of the pilot of Susi Air, Philips Max Mehrthens, who was held hostage by the armed criminal group (KKB) led by Egianus Kogoya. One of them is establishing communication with leaders to negotiate.

"Through these figures, we are trying to establish communication and negotiations so that we can find out what the group wants and so that we always know the condition and condition of the Pilot itself," Mathius said as quoted from his written statement, Saturday, February 18.

Not only that, they also fielded a team on the field. It is hoped that the New Zealand pilot can be released soon.

Furthermore, Mathius said New Zealand's attach had entrusted rescue efforts to the TNI-Polri.

"Of course this is our responsibility as security forces," he said.

The Kapolda ensures that this release effort will be carried out carefully. Support from all parties is currently needed.

Mathius also emphasized that the personnel who came down did not only focus on efforts to save Philips. They also try to cut off the necessary logistics such as weapons and ammunition.

"We are trying to minimize the movement of Armed Criminal Groups that we know for ourselves that what they need the most is weapons and ammunition," he said.

"Therefore, we will be vigilant and will not let it pass (the weapon, red) into their hands," Matheus continued.

For information, the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya is currently still holding New Zealand's Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Merthens hostage. The hostage has been carried out since Tuesday, February 7 last.

Before taking the pilot hostage, Egianus and his group burned Susi Air's plane. This incident occurred after the passenger plane landed at the paro Airfield.