My Fellow Good People and Proud of Nairalanders,

Lets pray for our brothers and sisters that are hold hostage by gunmen in Sydney Australia, May the Almighty God protect them as the police are trying to rescue them safely.

Several people, including an Indian techie, were taken hostage by an armed man at a popular café in Sydney and forced to display an Islamic flag, triggering a security alert in Australia and leading to evacuation of key buildings, including the Indian Consulate.

The incident happened at the Lindt Chocolate Cafe in Martin Place, the heart of Sydney's business district.