Police in southwestern Nigeria said Tuesday they had freed two Indian nationals who had been kidnapped in the region last week.
Gunmen abducted the two men last Wednesday as they drove out from their farm in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.
The two were taken into the forest, which was combed by state police, the force's spokesman, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said.
An exchange of fire ensued with the help of the military, leaving a soldier wounded, he said.
Two bodies were recovered from the forest, Fadeyi said, adding that their identity was not immediately clear.
Hundreds of Indian nationals live and work in Nigeria, where ransom kidnapping of foreigners is common.
The victims are usually released unhurt after the payout, but the police rarely confirm whether any money is paid.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mohamed Salah Not Nominated For African Player Of The Year 2024 Award PM Modi Announces 20 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Flood-Hit Nigeria PM Modi Receives Nigeria's GCON Award: 2nd Foreign Dignitary After Queen Elizabeth Ashneer Grover's LinkedIn Post After Salman Khan Schools Him On Bigg Boss What Canada Police Said On Indian-Origin Woman's Death Inside Walmart Oven Why Donald Trump's Cabinet Choices Are Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights CBSE Dismisses Report Of Open Book Exam, Issues Notice On Fake News Manipur On Boil, Civil Society Junks NDA Resolution, Set 24-Hour Ultimatum Failed Climate Talks, Middle East Wars: 5 Takeaways From G20 Summit Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.