The hijacker of an Egyptian plane on the Alexandria-Cairo route that was forced to land in Cyprus, may have personal motives, Cyprus broadcasting (CYBC) said.

He had an ex-wife in Cyprus, CYBC said. Reports said the hijacker’s ex-wife was being escorted to the airport, The Cyprus Mail reported.

Witnesses said the hijacker threw a letter on the apron of the airport in Larnaca, written in Arabic, asking that it be delivered to his ex-wife, who is Cypriot.

After the EgyptAir plane landed at Larnaca airport, the hijacker released all the people on board except four foreign passengers and the crew, EgyptAir said.

About 60 people, including seven crew members, had been on board, Egyptian and Cypriot officials said. 

Source : MENA