Manning's commitment comes in response to the recent release of hostages from Walagu village who were held captive for over five days until a ransom of K2,000 and five pigs was paid by the villagers.
The hostages, all females, were successfully released on Saturday afternoon and have since returned to their village. Eleven of the victims have been flown to Moro for medical checks and are receiving ongoing support from security forces to aid in their recovery. A medical team from St. Johns has also been dispatched via helicopter to assist in the medical examinations.
