An hour passed by as the bandits surrounded the airport, killing hostages who refused to comply.
They gathered the people around the terminal sections at the center part of the area.
Among such, Pene and Sydney were among those herded to the terminal sections as they anxiously embraced one another.
A bandit live-streamed the scene on social media, making it a trending news story in the country within minutes.
"It's been confirmed that the " Metro Bandits have taken approximately 7,000 people hostage at Country X International Airport. The government is he can negotiate with their demands. But in the meanwhile, the hostages' lives hang in the balance. It can only be a miracle that would save the dear lives of the hostages."