The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Joachim Schmillen, has disclosed that the two German journalists arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) last week have been released to the embassy.
The two were arrested along with another Briton on the suspicion of espionage and terrorism.
But in a chat with some journalists over the weekend at his residence, the Ambassador said the arrested journalists were handed over to him by officials of the SSS and thanked the government for its understanding over the case.
�I must have to thank the security service for their understanding. The two German in question are journalist doing legitimate jobs in the region before they were picked up by the men of the SSS. I am happy that they have been handed over to us,� he said.
Schmillen who touched other sundry issues said the German government would continue to convince German multinational companies, especially those in the areas of renewable energy, gas, agriculture and manufacturing, to come and invest in Nigeria as there are business opportunities in the country.
He put the trade relations between both countries at 1.3 billion Euros in favour of Germany and over 800 million Euros on the side of Nigeria.
He promised to work with his home government to ensure that there is remarkable increase in the existing trade relations, especially in the areas where greater business opportunities exist.
The envoy disclosed further that a delegation of top German businessmen would be visiting g Nigeria in October with a view to exploring possible areas of investments in the country. The delegation he said would be led by top German government officials.
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