Pirates abduct 17 passengers on Calabar-Oron waterways

Cross River gov, Otu

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers by suspected sea pirates along the Calabar waterways.

The incident occurred on Thursday when gunmen hijacked a commercial boat belonging to Sea Express Limited, which was ferrying at least 30 people from Calabar, Cross River, to Oron, Akwa Ibom.

Confirming the development on Friday in Calabar, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, Igri Ewa, stated that the victims were taken to an unknown destination.

He said, “We are aware of the abduction and we are making efforts to rescue the victims. Punch