Pirates Attack Boat, Kidnap 10 Passengers on Bonny Waterway in Rivers State
Suspected pirates kidnapped ten passengers in a brazen attack on a boat along the Bonny Waterway in Rivers State, approximately 10 kilometers from Bonny Island to Port Harcourt.
Ten passengers were kidnapped on Monday after suspected pirates launched an attack on a boat traveling along the Bonny Waterway in Rivers State. The incident occurred approximately 10 kilometers from Bonny Island to Port Harcourt, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Israel Pepple, Chairman of the Rivers Maritime Workers Union, confirmed the incident to the media in Port Harcourt. Pepple disclosed that the pirates intercepted the boat and forcibly took the passengers hostage. The police have been notified, and Pepple has called on the government and security agencies to intensify their efforts to enhance safety measures on the waterways to prevent such attacks.
The kidnapping underscores the growing security challenges facing the region’s waterways, with pirates increasingly targeting vulnerable vessels. The incident has sparked calls for urgent action to protect travelers and ensure the safety of maritime routes in Rivers State.
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