Turkey-Flagged Ship Hijacked in Nigeria
Pirates kidnapped 10 sailors in the Paksoy-1 ship which was heading to the Abidjan Port in the Ivory Coast.
*Photo: Abidjan Port (Archive)
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The cargo ship was targeted by pirates on July 13.
The Turkey-flagged ship was attacked by pirates on July 13 off Nigeria's coast.
While the ship was anchored offshore, 10 sailors, all of whom are citizens of Turkey, were kidnapped.
Kadıoğlu firm, the owner of the ship, stated that their efforts to get their personnel releases are continuing.
Naval forces of Ghana are reportedly attempting to establish communication with the pirates to ensure the sailors' release.
(PT/VK)
Sources: DHA, Deniz Haber