Foreign National Released following Kidnap for Ransom in Abuja
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/22/2018 (Nigeria) - According to international sources on Tuesday, 20 February, an Israeli citizen has been safely released after being kidnapped for ransom in Abuja last week. The business traveller's vehicle was ambushed by unknown gunmen on the outskirts of the city on Friday, 16 February. The driver of the vehicle, a Nigerian citizen, was killed during the confrontation. The victim was released following negotiations between the abductors, the company he worked for, and the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria. The incident highlights the persistent threat of kidnap for ransom to foreign nationals in Nigeria.
Clients operating in Nigeria are advised to exercise a heightened sense of situational awareness given the persistent threat from criminal activity, and immediately report any suspicious activity to security forces. In order to mitigate the risk of abduction, travellers should vary daily routines, maintain a low profile, avoid ostentatious displays of perceived wealth, remain vigilant at all times, and keep travel itineraries confidential. Travellers are advised to ensure that security management protocols remain commensurate with the prevailing local threat environment.
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