Breaking: Militants Kidnap Four Britons In Delta

Suspected militants have kidnapped four British nationals in Delta state.

Confirming the incident, Chief Theo Fakama, from the local Enukorowa community, said the foreigners had been providing “free medical care and religious activities” in the Burutu area of the state.

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It was learnt that the Britons had brought succour to residents of the community for the past three years.

Spokesman for Delta state police, Andrew Aniamaka, who spoke to newsmen said, “The victims are of British nationality, two of whom are a couple, and have been rendering humanitarian services in the area for a while.

“But unfortunately, they didn’t let the authorities know of their presence in the area all this while.

“There is a militant group that has been operating in the area and we believe they are the ones behind the abduction.

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“Immediately the militants struck, they whisked the victims to the interior regions of the creek where we believe they are being held for the past five days.”

“It was unclear whether any contact had been made with the kidnappers or the motive for the seizure,” he added.

Delta state commissioner of police Zanna Ibrahim told reporters in the state capital, Asaba, on Tuesday: “An anti-kidnapping team is already on the trail of the suspects.”

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