The Israelis who tried to kidnap a Nigerian politician on the streets of London
It was supposed to be a particularly daring operation: the kidnapping of a Nigerian politician on the streets of London and smuggling him back to his country in a diplomatic mail crate. But things went…
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An old scandal resurfaces: Israeli operatives attempted to abduct a Nigerian politician in London and smuggle him home in a diplomatic pouch. The plan failed, the Israelis were caught, and the Mossad denied involvement. This flashback to a 42 year old incident revives questions about Israeli covert operations abroad and the enduring mystery of who authorized the plot.