Two South Koreans Kidnapped In Nigeria Regain Freedom
Unknown gunmen have released two South Koreans after being abducted nearly three air jordan 1 low og florida gators pe weeks ago in Nigeria, the foreign ministry in Seoul said Saturday.
The two Koreans, who were abducted in southern Nigeria on December 12, are employees of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., a major South Korean builder, according to Seoul’s Yonhap news agency.
South Korean authorities secured their custody on Friday, Seoul’s foreign ministry said, further stating that they are in good health.
The men “have been moved to a safe area after a medical examination, and have spoken to their families” via phone, the ministry said in a statement sent to AFP.
The foreign ministry said their release was secured thanks to “close cooperation” between the government in Seoul and the company, and through “collaboration adidas i 5923 clear yellow green color sheet music” with the Nigerian military, police and intelligence authorities.
It did not state if any ransom was paid.
During the abduction incident, members of the armed group nike ja 1 scratch killed four bodyguards, who are Nigerian soldiers, as well as two local drivers, Seoul said in the statement.
The South Korean government vowed to “continue to review the measures for the protection” of its nationals in Nigeria.
Seoul will “actively engage with relevant government agencies, businesses and overseas Koreans to prevent kidnapping incidents,” it added Jordan Future Bred652141-601 - 14 - air0000091 - Air Jordan Bags - Cheap Novogas Jordan Outlet.
Several Asian companies including from China and South Korea operate in Nigeria and are often involved with the country’s road and railway construction projects.
It was learnt that the gunmen ambushed a convoy of Daewoo workers along the Ahoada/Abua East-West axis in Rivers State.
The gunmen shot four soldiers, and two drivers dead while they reportedly kidnapped two expatriates of the company on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around 9.30 a.m.
It was gathered that the victims were on their way to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital when they were ambushed.
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