The influx brings to 80 000 the number of Cameroninas seeking refuge in Nigeria.

Nigerians have responded generously to the influx of refugees from Cameroon,

In the Taraba and Cross Rivers states they have accommodated them in public schools or with local families and provided food, clothing and medicine.

The refugees in Nigeria are outnumbered by internally displaced people in Cameroon fleeing violence between the security forces and armed groups fighting for a separate state for English-speakers who feel marginalized by the Francophone government.

The violence has escalated ahead and since the elections on February 9, the results of which have not yet been announced.

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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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