British Citizen Kidnapped Near Lagos Commercial Airport
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A BRITISH national has been kidnapped near Lagos international airport, in Nigeria's commercial capital, the British Consulate-General says.
Spokesman Wale Adebayo said on Friday that diplomats were working with Nigerian authorities on the kidnapping, which took place earlier this week.
He would not say what day it occurred or give any other information, citing the "sensitive nature" of the issue.
Kidnappings for ransom are relatively common in oil-rich Nigeria - both of foreigners and wealthy Nigerians.
The son of a state legislator and four Chinese nationals in two different states all have been reported kidnapped this month.
Some cases are not reported because of fears for the safety of the hostages.
Most are released unharmed after ransoms have been paid, though people have been injured and killed if they resist.
He would not say what day it occurred or give any other information, citing the "sensitive nature" of the issue.
Kidnappings for ransom are relatively common in oil-rich Nigeria - both of foreigners and wealthy Nigerians.
The son of a state legislator and four Chinese nationals in two different states all have been reported kidnapped this month.
Some cases are not reported because of fears for the safety of the hostages.
Most are released unharmed after ransoms have been paid, though people have been injured and killed if they resist.
