Nigerian MPs on hunger strike

Nigerian MPs on hunger strike

LAGOS – Members of southern Nigerian Bayelsa state assembly have gone on hunger strike to protest the abduction of the mother of the assembly’s president a week ago, said reports yesterday.

The parliamentarians had also adjourned sitting for seven days from yesterday to press their demand for the release of 70-year-old Hansel Seibarugu. The kidnappers are demanding nearly $385 000) ransom.Nampa-AFPThe kidnappers are demanding nearly $385 000) ransom.Nampa-AFP

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