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Pete
01-18-2018, 05:50
Nigeria gunmen kidnap two US and two Canadian citizens

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42722951

"Two American and two Canadian citizens have been kidnapped near the northern city of Kaduna, Nigeria, police say.

Two police escorts were also killed in a shootout with the kidnappers, who emerged from hiding to attack the convoy.

The group, travelling in two vehicles, was reportedly attacked on their way from Kaduna to the capital Abuja, about two hours away. ..."

Looks like kidnapping is getting to be the thing in Nigeria. Other kidnappings and links to details of their abductions are at the above link.

Pete
01-18-2018, 05:52
And going along with what's going on in Nigeria

"Nigeria releases Boko Haram suspects after rehabilitation"

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42705381

"Nigeria's military says it has released 244 "repentant" Boko Haram suspects who have undergone rehabilitation.

The authorities say they have been de-radicalised and can re-enter society, but critics are sceptical about whether they have repented.

The group, which includes women and children, has been handed over to the governor of Borno state, an area badly affected by Islamist violence.

Some 20,000 people have been killed in Boko Haram's eight-year insurgency.

The army released the suspects as part of activities marking Armed Forces Remembrance Day......"

JJ_BPK
01-18-2018, 06:38
Wonder who the victims are??

:mad: