Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat, Nigeria
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2 Sep 2024 - 09:00 | CW Alert 003- (Sep 24) | West Africa | Maritime incident | TBC | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that a passenger boat has been attacked whilst underway in the Bonny River, close to Dutch Island, Rivers State, Nigeria (exact location not specified). The passenger boat was sailing between Bonny Island and Port Harcourt when it was attacked. The perpetrators escaped and Rivers State Police have confirmed that ten passengers have been kidnapped. UPDATE: Further information has been received confirming the ten kidnapped passengers have been released. |