Two Archaeologists Kidnapped in Northern Nigeria

The German nationals have been working in the region for ten years. They are said to be part of a four-person team from Goethe University in Frankfurt and are collaborating on projects with Nigeria's National Commission for Museum and Monuments.

Unknown gunmen

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