Abuja: Pirates who kidnapped 18 Indians from a commercial vessel near the Nigerian coast on December 3, have been released confirmed the Indian mission in Nigeria on Sunday.
The Indian nationals were kidnapped from a Hong Kong-flagged vessel off the Bonny island after a group of pirates took control of it.
“Nigerian Navy @NigerianNavy and Shipping Company have confirmed release of 18 Indian nationals, taken hostage from MT Nave Constallation on 3 December. Thank all stake holders involved in their safe release,” the Indian High Commission tweeted.
Nigerian Navy @NigerianNavy and Shipping Company have confirmed release of 18 Indian nationals, taken hostage from MT Nave Constallation on 3 December. Thank all stake holders involved in their safe release. @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @nimasaofficial @SecretaryEr
— India in Nigeria (and Benin, Chad & ECOWAS) (@india_nigeria) December 22, 2019