Nigerian kidnappers release 6 oil hostages

ABUJA, Oct 30 (Reuters) Nigerian kidnappers have released six hostages seized on Oct. 26 from an Italian offshore oil production facility, private security contractors working for oil companies said today.

Rebel group the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta had claimed responsibility for the attack on the Mystras vessel operated by Eni unit Saipem and SBM Offshore .

The hostages included Indians and Poles, according to Eni.

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