The board of National Oil Corporation (NOC) has welcomed the release of Mr Ashraf Msallam and Mr Valentin-Laurentiu Puscasu who have been held captive for 1 year and 7 months.
“I am very glad to see these men are safe and that their time in captivity has finally ended. The safety of employees and workers is a priority.” NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla said in a statement issued on Monday
Sanalla added that some workers in NOC facilities can be exposed to significant risks and we must guarantee their security at all times. I wish Mr Msallam and Mr Puscasu a quick reunion with their families and loved ones, as soon as it is safe to do so.”
He also called on the relevant law enforcement agencies to urgently investigate this situation further and name and prosecute those responsible for this crime, to ensure future kidnappings never happen again.