Nigeria: 4 Brits Kidnapped
Four British nationals have been kidnapped in Nigeria’s Delta State.
According to Delta police spokesperson, Andrew Aniamaka, the four people were abducted on 13 October by unidentified gunmen.
The hostages, including a doctor and two missionaries, had been doing humanitarian work in the area.
Aniamaka said that police believe a militant group that has been operational in the area is responsible for the kidnapping. He added that police have begun rescue operations.
This latest kidnapping follows the recent kidnapping and then release of Italian missionary Father Maurizio Pallu. He was released on Tuesday, after being held by militants for five days.
Kidnapping for ransom is common in Nigeria, however, the kidnappers have yet to make any ransom demands.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom has warned British citizens who are working or travelling in Nigeria, saying:
“There is a high threat of criminal kidnap in the Niger Delta region and Kogi State. Kidnaps can be for financial or political gain, and can be motivated by criminality or terrorism”.
