Five Indians kidnapped in attack in Niger

Five Indians kidnapped in attack in Niger

NIAMEY - Five Indian citizens were kidnapped in western Niger during an attack last week by armed men that also killed a dozen soldiers, according to two Nigerian security sources and a statement by Indian state authorities seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Niger, five Indian nationals were abducted on 25 April in the Tillaberi area. Twelve Nigerian soldiers were killed during the attack, who were working to build the Kandadji Dam.