NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Eighteen Indians, who were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast, had been released, officials said today (Monday).
“The Nigerian Navy and Shipping Company confirmed the release of 18 Indian nationals, taken hostage from MT Nave Constellation on Dec 3. Thank all stakeholders involved in their safe release,” Indian high commission in Abuja, posted on social media.
Following the reports of kidnapping of the Indians, the Indian mission in Nigeria approached Nigerian authorities for help, to ascertain their details and ensure the rescue of the abducted Indians.
According to officials, 19 people were kidnapped from a Hong Kong-flagged commercial vessel, out of which 18 were Indians.
