11 Indians who had been languishing in a Nigerian prison for two years have been released, confirmed External Affairs Minsister, Sushma Swaraj. Abduction of Indians in Nigeria – I spoke to Anish Sharma’s wife this morning. @manish2351974 @NirmalGanguly @Ladyingreenlawn — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 3, 2016External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup had on Friday described the abduction as “nothing surprising or new in that area”, saying such incidents keep happening there. I assured her @manish2351974 @NirmalGanguly @Ladyingreenlawn — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 3, 2016In a tweet she said she has deputed a senior officer to update the family regularly. Swaraj said that she spoke to Anish Sharma’s wife and assured her that the Government is doing its best to secure their release from abductors.

Source: Indian Express July 04, 2016 04:52 UTC