A Swiss geologist identified as Luca Maggini was killed after being kidnapped by unidentified men near Gbango-Carriere, 55 kilometers north of Bangui in the Central African Republic. The incident occurred on a Thursday evening while Maggini was working with ADMOG Gold, an Emirati company; a local miner was also reported killed and a Central African Army staff sergeant was kidnapped. The local prosecutor’s office issued a statement the following Monday.