Boma Achenimie 
At least 10 maritime workers have been reportedly abducted by sea pirates while travelling along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway.
Although details are still emerging, it was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday morning, involving 10 individuals travelling between Bonny and Port Harcourt.
The District Chairman of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Rivers State, Israel Waribo Pepple, confirmed the incident via telephone.
He said, “It’s not a rumour, it is real. 10 persons have been kidnapped this morning coming from Bonny to Port Harcourt. We’ve reported to the security agencies.”
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When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer confirmed they were aware of the kidnapping.
The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Olugbenga Adepoju, and the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the area to ensure that the victims are rescued as quickly as possible
