A terrifying incident has occurred along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway, as sea pirates have abducted at least 10 travelers.
The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning, with the victims believed to be traveling between Bonny and Port Harcourt.
Israel Pepple, the district Chairman of the MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria Rivers State district, confirmed the incident, stating that “It’s not a rumor, it is real.
10 persons have been kidnapped this morning coming from Bonny to Port Harcourt. We’ve reported to the security agencies.”
The police have acknowledged the incident and are taking swift action to rescue the victims.
The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has mandated the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Olugbenga Adepoju, and the DPOs in the area to ensure the victims are freed as soon as possible.