Kidnapped by gunmen on the evening of 26-27 in southern Niger close to the Nigerian border, US citizen Philip Walton was launched. The data was introduced this Saturday, October 31, by the US media and confirmed to RFI by Nigerian Protection Minister Issoufou Katambé.
Nigerian Protection Minister Issoufou Katambé gave no particulars on the phrases or location of the discharge of Philip Walton, kidnapped earlier this week in Massalata. However three days earlier than the US presidential election, the US authorities had been extra talkative.
Donald Trump made the ball roll. On Twitter, as traditional, the tenant within the White Home paid tribute to a “nice victory for the American elite particular forces”.
Yesterday, our nation’s courageous warriors rescued an American hostage in Nigeria. Our nation greets the courageous troopers behind the daring evening rescue operation and celebrates the secure return of yet one more American citizen!
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2020
As a result of it was the Military that liberated Philip Walton, as confirmed in a press launch from Jonathan Hoffman, Pentagon chief spokesman. With out mentioning the identification of the hostage, he specifies that the Operation was carried out within the early hours of this Saturday in northern Nigeria when Philip Walton was kidnapped throughout the border in Niger.
In line with Jonathan Hoffman, the ex-hostage is ok, he’s being cared for by the State Division, and no U.S. soldier has been injured. The Pentagon spokesman additionally stated he appreciated the help of worldwide companions in finishing up this operation. “The US will proceed to guard their folks and their pursuits around the globe,” he concluded.
And Mike Pompeo, the chief of American diplomacy, added in an announcement: “We’ll by no means abandon any American taken hostage”.
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