The claim that the Police Command in Cross River confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers by sea pirates along the Calabar Waterways couldn’t be verified. However, a similar incident occurred on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, where suspected sea pirates abducted around 20 passengers, including a popular comedian named General Odey, along the Cross River waterways. The passengers were traveling from Oron in Akwa Ibom to Calabar, the Cross River State capital, when they were hijacked mid-journey and taken to an unknown location.
Incident Details:
– Number of Passengers Abducted: Approximately 20 passengers were reportedly abducted, but the exact number hasn’t been confirmed by the authorities.
– Ransom Demand: The kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₦100 million, but it’s unclear if this applies to all victims or individual cases.
– Police Response: The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that the Cross River State Police Command is handling the investigation due to the incident’s location.
– Efforts to Rescue: The police are working with the Cross River State Command to apprehend the perpetrators and rescue the victims.
Recent Incidents:
– In a separate incident, suspected sea pirates abducted 18 people in Rivers State, highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region’s waterways.
