Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat, Nigeria
Issued: 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-08 00:01:00 CW Alert 016- (Mar 26) West Africa Maritime incident Possible Pirates CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that a number of perpetrators attacked a passenger boat whilst operating around buoy 12 along the Ibaka–Calabar waterways, Nigeria (exact position and time not specified). Reports state sixteen passengers were abducted with the aim of kidnapping them into the creeks. The Nigerian Navy engaged the perpetrators, rescued the hostages, and they were all confirmed safe.
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