Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - The Nigeria Police Force says that it has, in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, successfully secured the release of fourteen victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid said the
victims were rescued following sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust
inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal
elements operating within the maritime corridor.
It said that, acting on credible intelligence, the joint
operatives intensified surveillance and conducted targeted operations across
identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all victims without harm.
“The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical
evaluation and necessary debriefing, after which they will be reunited with
their families,” the statement said.
It said that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji
Rilwan Disu, commended the joint security team for the successful rescue,
describing it as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and
intelligence-led operations.
The Nigeria Police Force assured the public that efforts are
ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators involved in the abduction
and bring them to justice.
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