JAYAPURA - Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri confirmed the video of a New Zealand hostage who was handled by the KKB asking for help with an asthma book and other drugs.

In the video circulating, Phillip Mark Mehrtens hostage asked for help with medicines and books.

"Go ahead if there are parties who want to send the aid to Phillip who have been held hostage since 7 February 2023," said Inspector General Fakhiri as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, February 9.

According to the Kapolda, if anyone wants to bring help, it will help provide access because the safety of the hostages is a priority.

"With the circulation of the video statement from the pilot Susi Air, it proves that there are already KKB members who are outside," said the Papuan Police Chief, adding that negotiations were still ongoing until the hostages were issued properly.

"The position of the hostages is currently reported to be still around Nduga Regency and under the escort of the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya," added Papua Police Chief Inspector General Pol Mathius Fakhiri.

KKB before holding the Susi Air pilot hostage, Egianus Kogoya also burned the plane he was driving upon arrival at the Paro airport, Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains.


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