Two Chinese workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Source: CCTV.com | 03-21-2007 08:37

More Chinese workers have been kidnapped in Nigeria. Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao says two workers were kidnapped on Saturday in the southern Nigerian state of Anambra by unidentified kidnappers carrying weapons.

Liu says China is trying to clarify the situation, and has urged Nigeria to do all it can to secure the hostages' release.

Liu Jianchao said, " We have urged the Nigerian government to give special attention to the frequent abductions and take necessary and effective measures to prevent them. The Nigerian side has expressed its commitment to take this very seriously and says it will make every effort to secure the hostages' release. Meanwhile, Chinese companies and citizens in Nigeria should strengthen their security awareness."

Editor:Du Xiaodan