Kidnapped Belgian freed in Nigeria
The Belgian and Moroccan nationals kidnapped last week in Nigeria have been freed. Both hostages were in good health, their employer Dredging International said. No ransom money was paid to secure their release. The two hostages were kidnapped on 5 August in the south of Nigeria and were released at about 4pm on Monday. Dredging International spokesman Hubert Fiers said no ransom money was paid, stressing that such an achievement was a rare occurrence. Full Story