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Pictured: An image taken from a video previously issued by
Nigeria Islamist group Ansaru, standing behind a banner reading 'Ansar
al--Muslimeen in the Land of Black Africans'
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Those kidnapped included three Lebanese citizens and one
each from Britain, Greece, Italy and the Philippines - all employees of
Setraco, a Lebanese construction company with an operation in Bauchi state,
local officials said at the time.
The news comes a day after a message from the extremist
group, identified as Ansaru, was published online and could not be immediately
verified.
It said Ansaru members killed the hostages after British
warplanes were reported to have been seen in the northern Nigeria city of
Bauchi by local journalists.
In a statement, the group said: 'As a result of this
operation, the seven hostages were killed.'
There is just no justification or explanation for these
killings. These are innocent people going about their business earning a
living. How dare these killers kill people’s loved ones? They have killed so
many Nigerian citizens without any consequences. How dare they think they have
the right to take a life? I do not think they represent Islam. I think these murderers
are just demonic blood hungry criminals hiding under the guise of religion. All
leaders in Nigeria should stand up and condemn this act. The government should
do something. If they can’t handle the situation, get help and deal with these
murderers. They can not be tolerated anymore!! Enough blood shed!!!
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