World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 days ago
Bogor police take former Somalia piracy hostage to hospital for care
Piki Mutakim, a 25-year-old crew member of the cargo ship MT Honour 25, was taken to hospital by police in Bogor, Indonesia.
He had been held hostage by Somali pirates.
On Friday night, October 9, Bogor police and medical staff assessed his physical and psychological condition at his home in Tenjo.
They found he needed intensive treatment and rehabilitation for trauma.
An ambulance took him that night to RS Polri Kramat Jati, a police hospital in Jakarta.
The care is intended to support his recovery after the ordeal.
The sources do not say how long he was held or what further steps will follow.
Bogor police evacuated Piki Mutakim, a 25-year-old Indonesian crew member held hostage by Somali pirates, for medical care.
Police Chief AKBP Wikha Ardilestanto led the evacuation from Mutakim’s home in Tenjo, Bogor regency, on Friday night.
Medical staff assessed his physical and psychological condition and said he needed intensive care and post-trauma rehabilitation.
An ambulance took him to Bhayangkara Hospital Level I R Said Sukanto, also known as RS Polri Kramat Jati.
- Who
- Piki Mutakim, a 25-year-old crew member of the cargo ship MT Honour 25.
- What
- Bogor police evacuated him for medical assessment and treatment after he was held hostage by Somali pirates.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time.
- Where
- From his home in Tenjo, Bogor regency, to RS Polri Kramat Jati.
- Why
- He needed medical care and intensive post-trauma rehabilitation after being held hostage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Police Chief Wikha Ardilestanto led the medical evacuation from Mutakim’s home in Tenjo.
Police staff assessed Mutakim and sent him by ambulance to RS Polri Kramat Jati.
- Patient
- Piki Mutakim, 25
- Ship
- MT Honour 25
- Evacuation location
- Tenjo, Bogor regency
- Destination
- Bhayangkara Hospital Level I R Said Sukanto, also known as RS Polri Kramat Jati
- Evacuation time
- October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time
What people are saying
The state will not let its citizens struggle alone after going through extraordinary suffering at the hands of pirates.
Tonight's medical evacuation is a swift step to ensure that our brother, Piki Mutakim, receives the best observation and recovery facilities from the National Police Health Center.
The police are present not only to enforce the law, but also to ensure safety, health and real protection for citizens in need.
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