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Kidnapped Man Gets an Up-Close Look Into Nigeria's Oily Heart of Darknessnew

Members of the Niger-Delta Freedom Fighters held oilman Larry Plake hostage at their camp for three weeks. They didn't necessarily want to make a political statement. They wanted money -- more than $1 million per hostage.
Dallas Observer |
Chris Vogel |
07-13-2009 |
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