Monday, 18 November 2013

French hostage escapes in Nigeria

Francis Collomp imprisoned in Nigeria and held hostage for nearly a year has escaped and is back in France. He has lost 30 kilos in that time and needs medical attention for a heart condition.

On Sunday Hollande said he was proud of Collomp, whose escape "was worthy of an adventure story".The captors had left his cell door open and were praying when Collomp slipped out and away, finding a cycle motor taxi and getting the driver to take him to the nearest police station.