FROM VOICE OF AMERICA
By Gilbert da Costa
Abuja
21 June 2006
The Nigerian police says it is doing everything possible for the release of two Philippine oil workers seized by gunmen Tuesday. Armed men in a speedboat kidnapped the oil workers near Nigeria’s oil capital Port Harcourt.
Police spokesman Haz Iwendi, who confirmed the incident, said the police have intensified efforts for the release of the kidnapped Philippine oil workers.
“Two Filipinos were kidnapped offshore by some men when they were on their oil rig,” he said. “No group has claimed responsibility yet; we are still waiting for them. Our men are on their trail.”