US EditionNigeria: Army Rescues 18 Abducted Cameroon-Bound Passengers
The Nigerian Army's 13 Brigade rescued all 18 passengers unharmed after pirates hijacked a boat near Kombo Fishing Port, with troops successfully pursuing and disrupting the attackers.
- Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army rescued 18 passengers traveling to Cameroon after a hijacking incident along the Calabar-Cameroon waterways.
- The operation followed a distress call reporting the kidnapping of the passengers around Kombo Fishing Port.
- Brigadier General Patrick Alimikhena commended the troops for their response, stating that it demonstrated their commitment to protecting lives and securing the waterways.
- He emphasized the importance of community cooperation in tackling crime and sustaining peace.
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Nigeria: Army Rescues 18 Abducted Cameroon-Bound Passengers
Abduction for ransom has become one of the top crimes in Nigeria, with just anyone being a target.Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 18 passengers travelling to Cameroon along the Calabar-Cameroon waterways.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rescue was confirmed in a statement issued by Yemi Sokoya, assistant director of public relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade, and made available to reporters in Calabar on Monda
Nigerian army saves 18 after pirates hijack boat - The Press United
The rescue took place after a gunfight forced the raiders to flee into nearby creeks The Nigerian Army rescued all 18 passengers, including two infants, after a passenger boat was hijacked by suspected sea pirates on Sunday. According to the statement published by the Nigerian Army on X, the boat was traveling from Nigeria to […] The post Nigerian army saves 18 after pirates hijack boat appeared first on The Press United | International News An…
Nigerian Army rescues 18 passengers, after pirates hijack boat to Cameroon
Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, confirmed this in a statement issued The post Nigerian Army rescues 18 passengers, after pirates hijack boat to Cameroon appeared first on Nation…
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