Sea Robbers Abduct Five People In Port Harcourt

August 11, 2021
Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder in Port Harcourt on Friday
Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder in Port Harcourt on Friday

Sea robbers on Tuesday abducted five persons from a boat near the Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne, Port Harcourt.

The three males and two females were taken from a passenger speedboat.

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A Police source in Bonny who confirmed the incident said it happened at 7.30 am.

The source disclosed that the incident had been reported to the Marine Police in Port Harcourt by the boat driver.

According to the Police source, efforts are being made to rescue the victims even though their whereabouts is still unknown.

Prime Business Africa recently reported that piracy is fast becoming a lucrative venture and Nigeria is losing billions to the crime.

Security agencies have been called upon to collaborate with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to curb the menace of sea pirates

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