Gunmen release Australians, others kidnapped in C-River



The seven contractors, including three Australians and a South African, have been released unharmed four days after they were kidnapped by gunmen.

The victims work for a cement company Lafarge, on the outskirts of Calabar, Cross River State.

Cross River State Police Commissioner, Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, said they were released “unhurt” on Sunday.

He however, gave no further details on the matter.

The state governor’s security adviser, Jude Ngajim, said five expatriates and two Nigerians had been released.

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