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Gunmen kidnap seven, including Australians, in Nigeria

Gunmen in southern Nigeria have killed a local driver and kidnapped as many as seven people. (Photo:Courtesy)

Abuja: Gunmen in southern Nigeria have killed a local driver and kidnapped as many as seven people, at least three of whom are Australian citizens and one an Australian resident, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday.

There was some initial confusion over the number of victims and nationalities of those involved, as police in Nigeria gave conflicting accounts.

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