Papuan Police Chief: Location Of KKB Hostage Pilot Susi Air In Medan That Is Difficult

Papua Police Chief Inspector General Pol Mathius Fakhiri. (ANTARA/Evarukdijati)

Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri admitted that the location of the KKB holding the Susi Air pilot hostage was in a very difficult field to reach. "KKB leader Egianus Kogoya also often moves locations of hostage-taking in the Nduga and Lanny Jaya areas so that it is difficult for members to approach the location, especially since the KKB also always guards the hostages," he said in Jayapura, quoted from Antara, Monday, August 7. Efforts to release hostages still prioritize negotiations by providing space to community leaders, religions and their families close to Egianus in order to release the hostages safely. Susi Air Pilot Philip Mark Merthens has been held hostage since February 7 shortly after landing his plane in Paro, Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains. From the information received, it was revealed that the Nduga Regent's official had met with Egianus, but what the results of the conversation were still waiting for information. "We are still waiting for further information regarding the discussions held with the Egianus group," said Fakhiri. Fakhiri hopes that Egianus will immediately release the hostages in good health and safety and nothing less.

"Negotiation can be done but the most important thing is not to ask for independence and weapons or ammunition," said Fakhiri.