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Seven maritime travellers have been feared kidnapped along the Onne estuary.
It was learnt that the incident occurred yesterday as some unsuspecting travellers set out to Port Harcourt by boat, reports Channels TV.
The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident today.
In a telephone conversation, the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command Grace Iringe-Koko said 20 passengers were onboard the boat.
“Yes the O.C Marine informed me that a boat carrying 20 passengers from Bonny to Onne was intercepted by daredevil sea pirates along the Onne River where they were robbed before 7 of them were abducted and taken to an unknown destination,” she said.
It’s not yet clear if the seven kidnap victims were specifically targeted or randomly picked up. However, the Rivers State Police Command said they’re investigating and will provide further information when necessary.
