24.08.2016: 0110 LT: Posn: 09:24.5N – 013:43.3W, Around 5.5NM South of Conakry, Guinea
Seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Two crew were taken hostage and beaten. The robbers escaped with crew’s cash and properties. Incident reported to the local agent.
Pirates Kidnap Eight Fishermen In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
The Local Government chair announced that pirates had kidnapped eight fishermen from the creeks of the Ibeno in Akwa Ibom state. One of the assailants was reportedly apprehended in Eket when collecting a ransom. The local police said they were unaware of the incident.
Pirates Attack Cargo Vessel Off Bonny Island, Nigeria
Nine pirates boarded UK-flagged general cargo ship Vectis Osprey at 1327 hrs local time, around 30 nm south of Bonny island in Nigeria. The crew reportedly retreated into the citadel and sent a distress call, prompting the Nigerian navy to send a vessel which engaged in a gun fight with the pirates, who managed to escape.
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