Stay connected via Google News
Follow us for the latest maritime news updates
Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy have been abducted in Edo State.
The officers were said to have been abducted on the Sapele-Warri road while travelling to Delta from Kaduna State.
“They were on their way to the Navy Engineering College, Sapele, in Delta State,” a source told Daily Trust.
Five of them have, however, been rescued by police operatives from the Edo State command who acted on intelligence reports, while two others are still missing.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Kotongs Bello, confirmed the report but didn’t give further details.
“We rescued five and two others are yet to be rescued. That is the one I am aware of,” he said.
Stay connected via Google News
Follow us for the latest maritime news updates
More to read
Navy uncovers 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers
Customs CG, Olori Haastrup, others to grace ANLCA’s 72nd anniversary
Customs begins final phase of recruitment screening, tasks candidates on discipline