The Nigeria Police Force say they have killed one suspect and arrested two others accused of involvement in the
kidnapping last month of four Britons.
kidnapping last month of four Britons.
Three
of the British hostages, who were taken by gunmen on October 13, were
released earlier this week after negotiations, but a fourth, Ian Squire
was killed.
of the British hostages, who were taken by gunmen on October 13, were
released earlier this week after negotiations, but a fourth, Ian Squire
was killed.
Delta state police public relations officer, Andrew
Aniamaka said their officers arrested two suspects and killed a third after
he opened fire, wounding two officers.
Aniamaka said their officers arrested two suspects and killed a third after
he opened fire, wounding two officers.
The force spokesperson said two other suspects who were arrested previously led police to the three men.
THE PRECISION recalls that kidnapping
for ransom is rife in parts of Nigeria, including the Delta region
that produces the bulk of the country’s crude oil, but is mired in
poverty and plagued by criminal and militant activity.
for ransom is rife in parts of Nigeria, including the Delta region
that produces the bulk of the country’s crude oil, but is mired in
poverty and plagued by criminal and militant activity.
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