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Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by queendalyn(f): 6:05pm On Jun 23, 2016


Three Australians working for a Perth-based mining company in Nigeria were among a group of seven men kidnapped after their vehicle was attacked in the country’s south east.
One of the group, West Australian Tim Croot, managed to escape along with a Nigerian driver. Mr Coot is being assisted by consular officials.
The hold-up, in which the driver was also shot dead, happened in the Akpabuyo district near the capital of Cross River State, Calabar, about 7am local time on Wednesday, June 22.
Three Australians, two Nigerians, a New Zealander and a South African were kidnapped in the ambush that killed their Nigerian driver, Australian officials said today.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull the Australian ambassador was on the scene and working with local authorities. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed Mr. Coot’s lucky escape.
“We are treating this extremely seriously as, I understand, is the Nigerian Government. We have some understanding of what occurred. Suffice to say there are seven people currently being held.”
Commissioner Ozi-Obeh said police were working with the Nigerian Navy to ensure that the victims were released unharmed.
The commissioner also said no ransom demand had been received.


Source: http://timenaija.com/photo-of-australian-man-who-managed-to-escaped-from-the-nigerian-kidnappers-in-calabar/
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by queendalyn(f): 6:05pm On Jun 23, 2016
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by FreeWorld23: 6:16pm On Jun 23, 2016
queendalyn:
He disappeared?

Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Akshow: 6:48pm On Jun 23, 2016
Na wa o
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Taryur3(m): 6:48pm On Jun 23, 2016
Lols...this hungry people can kidnap anything inside cloth now.na so dem kidnap one masquerade for anambra state 5days ago.

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by DlawTECHY(m): 6:49pm On Jun 23, 2016
Ok
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Firmjudge(m): 6:50pm On Jun 23, 2016
good news, I just wonder how devasted the family of those still in captivity will be feeling right now

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Qrisful: 6:50pm On Jun 23, 2016
He was just let go, where do you know to escape to, Buhari has destroyed this country, and worst is still coming, Nigerians prepare

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by catalanscrew(m): 6:50pm On Jun 23, 2016
How comes?
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by tonio2wo: 6:50pm On Jun 23, 2016
Bubu, provide security!!

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Cherishing(f): 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2016
Nawao
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by visijo(m): 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2016
I know say impossible can be made possible... Kudos to him only if he was really kidnap.
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by osahonmk(m): 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2016
Jack Bauer!!

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Francis95(m): 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2016
lol
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by corisande: 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2016
i never knew calabar is in south east oh

Hian!

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by nicedas(m): 6:52pm On Jun 23, 2016
South south man remain d same
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Jabioro: 6:52pm On Jun 23, 2016
...and they development
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by tiamiyukunle69(m): 6:53pm On Jun 23, 2016
Congrats to him o
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Kelvdats: 6:53pm On Jun 23, 2016
Firmjudge:
good news, I just wonder how devasted the family of those still in captivity will be feeling right now
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by Nobody: 6:54pm On Jun 23, 2016
queendalyn:


Three Australians working for a Perth-based mining company in Nigeria were among a group of seven men kidnapped after their vehicle was attacked in the country’s south east.
One of the group, West Australian Tim Croot, managed to escape along with a Nigerian driver. Mr Coot is being assisted by consular officials.
The hold-up, in which the driver was also shot dead, happened in the Akpabuyo district near the capital of Cross River State, Calabar, about 7am local time on Wednesday, June 22.
Three Australians, two Nigerians, a New Zealander and a South African were kidnapped in the ambush that killed their Nigerian driver, Australian officials said today.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull the Australian ambassador was on the scene and working with local authorities. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed Mr. Coot’s lucky escape.
“We are treating this extremely seriously as, I understand, is the Nigerian Government. We have some understanding of what occurred. Suffice to say there are seven people currently being held.”
Commissioner Ozi-Obeh said police were working with the Nigerian Navy to ensure that the victims were released unharmed.
The commissioner also said no ransom demand had been received.


Source: http://timenaija.com/photo-of-australian-man-who-managed-to-escaped-from-the-nigerian-kidnappers-in-calabar/

I sincerely pray they're found safe and sound, calabar is however not in the country's South East, do make the correction.

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by gretblue: 6:54pm On Jun 23, 2016
Qrisful:
He was just let go, where do you know to escape to, Buhari has destroyed this country, and worst is still coming, Nigerians prepare
Suffering from Buhariphobia. I guess under your hero regime, no record of kidnapping?

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by priscaoge(f): 6:54pm On Jun 23, 2016
I pray they don't harm others. The crime rate in Calabar is getting out of hand angry
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by sunnyanet(m): 6:55pm On Jun 23, 2016
Thank God. I pray the remaining ppl get freedom soon.

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by skywalker495(m): 6:56pm On Jun 23, 2016
Thank God for him
1Free,6 to go....

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by countsparrow: 6:56pm On Jun 23, 2016
Lucky man, the one wey kidnappers dey now, dem fit kidnap albino dey ask for ransom in dollars... kidnappers eye don red...

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by richidinho(m): 6:57pm On Jun 23, 2016
grin
Bad mkt 4 kidnappers
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by blazetitov: 6:57pm On Jun 23, 2016
Oshe, Mr Jack Bauer. thank God for your life.
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by SMARTKOSSY: 6:57pm On Jun 23, 2016
Amen
Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by dejavubobo1(m): 6:58pm On Jun 23, 2016
catalanscrew:
How comes?
comes to Calabar and gos to Uyo#lol comes ko gos ni

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Re: Australian Man Escapes From Kidnappers In Calabar by iyke484real(m): 6:59pm On Jun 23, 2016
grin thank god for your life bro.

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