Kidnapped Calabar–Oron Boat Passengers Regain Freedom After 11 Days

Passengers who were kidnapped by gunmen along the Calabar–Oron waterway have been freed after 11 days in captivity. The victims, part of a group traveling on a commercial boat, were attacked and taken hostage.

While it remains unclear if all 17 passengers have been released, some have escaped and are receiving medical attention in Calabar. Security officials have ensured the safety of the freed passengers.

The incident occurred when armed men hijacked a vessel ferrying passengers, leading to a tense situation that has now seen some individuals regain their freedom.