On September 25, 2025, panic erupted on the high seas as suspected sea pirates launched a daring attack on a Sea Express Transport Company boat en route from Calabar to Oron. The assailants struck shortly after departure, forcibly transferring 17 passengers onto their own vessel before vanishing into the waters.
Among the 30 passengers on board, a courageous police officer from Akwa Ibom and a prominent Cross River politician narrowly escaped the harrowing ordeal, sending shockwaves through the maritime community.
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the incident, pledging swift and decisive action to ensure the safe release of the kidnapped passengers. Authorities are working tirelessly, warning that such brazen acts threaten both commerce and personal safety along the waterways.
This audacious attack underscores the growing menace of piracy in Nigerian coastal waters, sparking urgent calls for heightened maritime security and patrols to protect citizens and businesses alike.
What measures can be implemented to enhance security on Nigeria's waterways?
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