Police Confirm Abduction of 17 Passengers by Sea Pirates on Calabar-Oron Waterways
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers by sea pirates on the Calabar-Oron waterways. The incident occurred when gunmen hijacked a commercial passenger boat operated by Sea Express Limited, carrying around 30 people from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron, Akwa Ibom State.
Efforts are underway to rescue the victims, with joint security operations and marine police patrols deployed to track the assailants. This abduction highlights the need for enhanced security measures to protect passengers and prevent future attacks on waterways.
The police are actively investigating the incident and working towards the safe rescue of the abducted individuals.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Leadership Newspaper. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Leadership Newspaper
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
17 Passengers Abducted by Sea Pirates on Calabar Maritime Route
Gunmen Kidnap 12 Passengers in Kogi State; Rescue Efforts Underway
Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Car Snatcher in Calabar
Police Smash Armed Robbery Gang, Rescue 20 Ghanaians In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police Clarify False Abduction Report in Ikot Ekpene, EFCC Operation Revealed
Kidnapped Calabar–Oron Boat Passengers Regain Freedom After 11 Days
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
