Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat, Nigeria
Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-04-04 00:01:00 CW Alert 007- (Apr 25) West Africa Maritime incident Pirates Closed
It has been reported that a passenger boat has been attacked by armed men onboard a speed boat equipped 200HP engine, while transiting between Port Harcourt and Bille, Rivers state, Nigeria (exact location and time not specified). The perpetrators kidnapped six passengers and then made their escape. The local authorities have been made aware and are investigating. UPDATE: It is reported that the passengers were released on 16 April 2025 after a ransom of 28 million Naira was paid.
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