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Briton 'seized from Nigeria rig' Briton 'seized from Nigeria rig'
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A British oil worker has been abducted from a rig off the Nigerian coast, a spokesman for drilling company Transocean has said.A British oil worker has been abducted from a rig off the Nigerian coast, a spokesman for drilling company Transocean has said.
Gunmen who boarded the Trident 8 rig left 23 other workers unharmed. The Briton is said to have been a subcontractor for local firm ConOil. Gunmen who boarded the Trident 8 rig left 23 other workers unharmed. The Briton, though to be from Scotland, is said to be a subcontractor for ConOil.
The Foreign Office said it was looking into the reports.The Foreign Office said it was looking into the reports.
The Niger Delta, which accounts for all of Nigeria's crude exports, has been hit by a wave of attacks since 2005.The Niger Delta, which accounts for all of Nigeria's crude exports, has been hit by a wave of attacks since 2005.
Militants often want oil companies to negotiate on a range of issues affecting local people, who see little benefit from the industry.Militants often want oil companies to negotiate on a range of issues affecting local people, who see little benefit from the industry.