Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad was released by his captors earlier today, Saturday, at around 2PM somewhere in Patikul, Sulu.
He is now staying overnight at the
place of MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari in Barangay Kagay. Chairman Misuari
volunteered to host his stay due to heavy rains and nightfall. Men of Misuari
and former Gov. Sakur Tan and other volunteers helped in the release.
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| Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad |
I will fly him out of Jolo town
tomorrow morning.
His first words when I spoke to him on
the phone : "Thank you to President Duterte."
His release from captivity capped
months of quiet, patient but determined efforts with the assistance of all
sectors.
He was taken hostage by armed men in a
Samal resort in Davao last year, September 21, 2015 with 3 others, namely John
Ridsdel, Robert Hall, who were both beheaded, and Filipina Maritess Flor, whom
I also recovered 3 months ago. (posted by Becky D. de Asis/PR)
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