A security source in Niger, speaking on condition of anonymity, has said the pair were taken about a week ago while visiting gold mines in Mbanga.
A security source in Niger, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the pair were taken about a week ago while visiting gold mines. / Photo: AP Archive
The video on Friday from the media foundation of Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin includes what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, who say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner. One called himself Yuri and said he was a geologist, the other gave his name as Greg and said he came to work in Niger a month ago.
A security source in Niger, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the pair were taken about a week ago while visiting gold mines.
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