The Abu Sayyaf discharged Norwegian prisoner Kjartan Sekkingstad on Saturday, September 17, Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) representative Maj. Filemon Tan Jr. affirmed.
Sekkingstad was liberated at 4 p.m. Saturday, Tan said by means of an instant message to CNN Philippines.
In an announcement, Tan said the arrival of Sikkengstad was a branch of the progressing military operations to support weight against the Abu Sayyaf Group and the help of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
Tan stated, "Simultaneous land, air, naval, and police operations complemented each other putting pressure on the ASG."
Military of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya said in an announcement that the Abu Sayyaf Group was compelled to discharge Sekkingstad as holding him prisoner backs off their development.
Sekkingstad should be introduced to President Duterte at the Davao Airport on Saturday night, however it won't push through because of awful climate.
The Norwegian hostage was abducted from Pearl Farm beach resort, Samal Island in September 2015, alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, and Filipina Tess Flor.
Sekkingstad should be introduced to President Duterte at the Davao Airport on Saturday night, however it won't push through because of terrible climate.
Sekkingstad was stole from a resort on Samal Island in September 2015, alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, and Filipina Tess Flor.
Source: CNN