The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has rescued 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
The police said the victims were freed following sustained intelligence-driven operations, inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor.
Force public relations officer, DCP Anthony Placid, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
“Acting on credible intelligence, 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 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the joint security team for the successful operation, describing it as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led policing.
The police also assured that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
It was reported on April 21 that the abduction occurred when suspected sea pirates intercepted a passenger ferry traveling from Calabar in Cross River State to Oron in Akwa Ibom State.
Initial reports had indicated that the passengers included some Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates, though the official did not confirm that.
This rescue comes days after the incident drew attention from the Senate, which had urged security agencies, including the Navy and Police, to intensify operations along Niger Delta waterways to secure the release of those abducted.
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