It appears there are multiple interests in the safe return of Margaret Hill outside of the obvious. As stated in a previous post, it is difficult to understand the random abduction of a child for any reason. In the abduction last winter of Bryan Dossantos-Gomez the topic of human smuggling was one of the theories presented. Though never proven it did spark debate and lead to involvement by ICE. He remains missing.
“President Yar’Adua is particularly troubled by the kidnapping yesterday of an innocent three-year old girl who was on her way to school. He has directed the security agencies to make every possible effort to ensure that she is returned to her family unharmed and he remains in touch with all efforts being made to secure the girl’s release.
allAfrica.com
The Nigerian militant group Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it will help rescue 3-year-old British national Margaret Hill, who was kidnapped by unknown individuals July 6. The offer, which comes at the end of a monthlong cease-fire agreed to by MEND, represents a golden opportunity for the militant group to improve its relationship with the government
Stratfor
Update 07-08-07
British girl taken hostage in Nigeria has been freed by her kidnappers and reunited unharmed with her parents.
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