There is confirmation this afternoon that a Fiji citizen is being held hostage by Somali Pirates after their cargo ship was hijacked off the coast of Somalia two months ago.
31 year old Wayne Suliana from Suva left onboard the German registered cargo vessel the Hansa Stavanger from Tuvalu and the vessel with 12 other Tuvaluan and 24 Foreign Nationals was hijacked by Somali pirates on April 5th.
Speaking to Fijivillage, Wayne's mother, Va Mausio said her son is allowed to contact the family in Fiji. According to Mausio, her son said he is safe and his company is negotiating his release.
She said all they can do is hope and pray that their son returns home safely.
Stuff.co reports that earlier this month, the German government sent a strike force to the region in a bid to free the ship. It is also reported that negotiations are underway between the owners of the vessel and the pirates who are demanding $15 million in ransom for their release.
Fiji Citizen held hostage by Somali pirates
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