Related Content 'No chance' of Govt paying ransom for Kiwi hostage Ex-cop tells of kidnapping attempt Video Watch: Former victim says rescuing hostages comes down to paying ransomMr Klenner says he feels for the families involved, too. Mr Klenner says the kidnappers had to look after them to ensure they got paid their ransom - if any hostages died there would be havoc. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playA New Plymouth rig worker who was kidnapped at gunpoint by Nigerian raiders nine years ago says rescuing the hostages comes down to the ransom being paid. Mrs Klenner says during the hostage period it took a couple of days before she knew that her husband was still alive. "You feel for the family back here and I sort of know roughly what he'd be going through as well."

Source: New Zealand Herald June 23, 2016 05:28 UTC