This included the consul general of the Turkish Embassy in Istanbul . His wife and other citizens who were at the airport were also arrested . It 's unclear how they were freed , but Erdogan thanked Turkish government officials .
Hostages included the consul general of the Turkish consulate in Mosul . His family and other citizens who were at the consulate were also abducted . It 's unclear how they were freed , but Erdogan thanked Turkish intelligence officials .