According to Nigerian military officers, 10 foreigners were abducted by pirates last month and were rescued from southern Nigeria. Thankfully, the foreigners were released unharmed and turned over the Nigeria's security forces after Nigerian mediators paid a $30,000 ransom. These hostages were kidnapped a month ago on February 7th off the Atlantic coast near the West African country of Gabon. The hostages included six Chinese nationals, three Indonesians and a Gabonese. It is inferred that all the hostages were fishermen. As of recent, kidnapping for ransom has become an increasing problem in Nigeria. Just last week, hundreds of Nigerian girls were released after being abducted from the Government Girls Secondary School. Those who were responsible for that kidnapping is a group of armed men who operate in the Zamfara state and kidnap for money. The Nigerian government has spoke against these bandits and have also introduced a curfew and no fly zone in the state of Zamfara. Nigeria is forced to become proactive in situations such as these because it is evident that they are on the rise.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Pirates Free 10 Abducted Fishermen in Nigeria, Ransom Paid
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