Gunmen kill 6, abducting 2 expatriates in south Nigeria attack

ABUJA, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least six people, including four soldiers, were killed recently when a group of gunmen attacked some expatriate workers of South Korean firm Daewoo in Nigeria's oil-rich state of Rivers, the army confirmed Wednesday.

At least two expatriate workers, who were being escorted by the security personnel when the attack occurred early Monday, were allegedly abducted by the gunmen following the attack along the Ahoada/Abua stretch of the East-West Road in Rivers, said Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, a spokesperson for the army's 6 Division, in a statement.