Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirms three of his compatriots and a New Zealander are among those seized.

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The workers are employed by Perth-based mining and engineering company Macmahon Holdings.

Australian premier Malcolm  Turnbull says the gunmen also shot dead one of the mining company’s drivers during the attack near the capital of Cross River State, Calabar.

No ransom demand has been received.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says authorities are working with the Nigerian Government to confirm details of the attack.

An eyewitness reportedly says the adbucted men were bundled onto a waiting boat by the 30 attackers

Nigerian police commissioner Jimoh Ozi-Obeh says  police are working with the Nigerian Navy to ensure all victims are released unharmed.

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