Susi Air Pilot Finally Freed After, This Is What The Head Of Cartenz Peaceball Says 2024

Susi Air Pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens is finally free. (Doc. Ist)

JAKARTA - Susi Air Pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, was finally free from being held hostage by the Armed Criminal Group or KKB, today.

Head of Damai Cartenz 2024, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, said that the release of Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was the result of efforts by means of soft approach efforts.

"Yes, that's right (the release of Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens)," Faizal told VOI, Saturday, September 21.

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 life from the apparatus, civil society and at the same time maintain the safety of the pilot himself.

Head of the Cartenz Peace Operations Public Relations Task Force 2024, Kombes Bayu Suseno, said Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was released after approximately 1.5 years in possession of the KKB.

During the release process, the Susi Air pilot was picked up in Yuguru Village, Maibarok District, Nduga Regency. Then, he was immediately flown to Mako Brimob Battalion B/Timika.

"Yes, that's right, today we managed to pick up Pilot Philip in good health. Our pilot flew from Nduga straight to Timika," said Bayu

Furthermore, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was immediately taken to a special room for medical mitigation while ensuring that Pilot Philip's psychological condition was stable.

For information, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens has been held hostage by the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya since February 7, 2023.