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Pakistanis
By Biola Lawal
Abuja, Aug. 21, 2017 (NAN) The two Pakistan nationals abducted in Calabar area have been rescued by the Nigeria Police, Mr Azim Khan, Head of Chancery, Pakistan High Commission has announced.
Khan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the Police rescued the men, Azeem Alikhan and Rehan Siddique and captured the kidnappers.
“They were saved without any ransom paid and their vehicle was recovered by the police,’’ he said.
Khan commended the Federal Government, the Nigeria Police and the Cross River government for their efforts in rescuing the kidnapped Pakistani nationals.
“This will further strengthen the cordial relationship between us and boost Pakistan and the international community’s confidence in security in Nigeria,’’ he told NAN.
NAN reports that the two Pakistanis were kidnapped on Aug. 13. (NAN)
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Edited By Adeboye Ajayi/Ismail Abdulaziz