Chinese Engineer Kidnapped in Nigeria

A Chinese road engineer was kidnapped in Nigeria, and a member of his security detail was killed.

The Chinese national is likely being held for ransom by a kidnapping gang, but no ransom has yet been demanded. The identity of the Chinese national has not been divulged. 

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