German hostage 'dies during rescue bid'

A German engineer kidnapped in the Nigerian city of Kano about five months ago has been killed in a failed rescue attempt, officials say.

German hostage 'dies during rescue bid'
Thu, 31 May, 2012 - 13:43

A German engineer kidnapped in the Nigerian city of Kano about five months ago has been killed in a failed rescue attempt, officials say.

The operation to free Edgar Fritz Raupach happened in early today.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Pakistan Extreme Weather Floods Pakistan’s southern Sindh province evacuates 100,000 people over flooding threat
Lebanon Hezbollah Shia ministers walk out as Lebanon’s Cabinet debates plan to disarm Hezbollah
Thailand Politics Veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul elected Thai prime minister
CourtsNigeriaPlace: KanoPlace: NigeriaPerson: Edgar Fritz RaupachOrganisation: al-QaidaOrganisation: Islamic MaghrebOrganisation: AQIM
Palestinians look at destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive, in central Gaza (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

Israel strikes Gaza City high-rise building as offensive ramps up

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited