Pirates Kidnap U.S. Sailors Off Nigerian Coast
Suspected pirates have kidnapped two U.S. sailors from an oil supply ship off the coast of Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Obama Demands Safety of Kidnapped Americans
Leadership, 26 October 2013
United States (US) President, Barrack Obama, has demanded from the Nigerian government, a safe return of the two American sailors who were reportedly kidnapped by some sea pirates… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Moves to Free Citizens Abducted Off Nigeria's Coast
This Day, 26 October 2013
The United States Chief of Mission Security at its mission in Nigeria has commenced investigation into the abduction of two of its nationals aboard an oil supply vessel on… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. 'Closely Monitors' Situation of Kidnapped American Sailors Off Nigeria's Coast
Premium Times, 25 October 2013
The United States of America said on Friday that it is 'closely monitoring reports' and seeking additional information on the kidnap of two American sailors off Nigeria's coast on… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Navy, Security Agencies Keep Mum Over Two Abducted Americans
Leadership, 28 October 2013
Security agencies in Bayelsa State, including the authorities of the Central Naval Command led by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC),Central Naval Command,Rear Admiral Sidi-Ali… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military - Kidnapped Americans' Ship Found As Search for Sailors Continues
This Day, 28 October 2013
Nigeria's military officials Sunday said they were yet to establish contact on the whereabouts or condition of the two Americans sailing on a United States flagged ship, who were… Read more »
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Africa:
Two American Mariners Kidnapped Off Nigeria's Coast
Daily Trust, 25 October 2013
Report from Brass said yesterday that suspected pirates attacked an oil vessel and took two American mariners hostage. The abduction of the two Americans came barely two days after… Read more »
Pirates alongside a ship.
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Nigeria:
Pirates Kill Two Soldiers in Rivers, One Missing
Vanguard, 25 October 2013
Suspected pirates have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force, JTF, in the Niger Delta, codenamed Operation Pulo Shield, in an ambush along Ikuru community… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pirates Kill Two Soldiers in Bayelsa
Daily Trust, 25 October 2013
Two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force, code named Operation Paulo Shield, were ambushed and killed Tuesday by suspected pirates along the borders of Bayelsa and Rivers… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pirates Kidnap Two U.S. Sailors Off Nigeria's Coast
This Day, 25 October 2013
Pirates attacked an oil supply vessel off the Nigerian coast and kidnapped the captain and chief engineer, both US citizens, an American defence official and security source said… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Confirms Kidnap of Two Americans Off Nigeria's Coast
Premium Times, 24 October 2013
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed the kidnap of two American sailors off Nigeria's coast. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sea Pirates Kill Two Soldiers, Abduct One in Rivers
Leadership, 24 October 2013
Sea Pirate attack on military patrol team in Rivers State on Tuesday left two soldiers dead, with one other missing. Read more »