4 Turkish citizens kidnapped in Nigeria rescued by security forces
4 Turkish citizens [Yasin Çolak, Şener Paşa, Ergün Yurdakul and Seyit Emre Çelik] kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria last weekend rescued by Turkish security forces during an operation, according to the information gained from an unauthorized source.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:29 | 26 July 2019
- Modified Date: 08:29 | 26 July 2019
Four Turkish citizens abducted in central Nigeria's Kwara State last week have been reportedly rescued, according to security sources.
Turkish security forces rescued Yasin Çolak (33), Şener Paşa (40), Ergün Yurdakul (35) and Seyit Emre Çelik (25) in an operation, said a source on condition of anonymity.
In another case, pirates attacked a cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria and kidnapped 10 Turkish sailors on June 13.
Kidnapping for ransom has become a common feature in Nigeria, with foreigners and high-profile Nigerians frequently targeted.
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