10 maritime workers abducted by pirates in Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway, Nigeria; police initiate rescue operation.

Ten maritime workers were abducted by suspected sea pirates on the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway in Nigeria early Monday morning. The Maritime Workers Union confirmed the incident, prompting the police to initiate a rescue operation led by Commissioner Olatunji Disu. This abduction occurs shortly after a successful labor agreement for shipping workers, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in the region. Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to combat such criminal activities.

September 02, 2024
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