The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the arrest of 17 suspects involved in renewed attacks on ...

Meanwhile, the Maritime Union Workers of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter, has expressed worry over the continued pirate attacks in the State. The Chairman of the MUWN, Rivers Commercial District ...

According to the International Maritime Bureau, pirates attack different kinds of vessels for a variety of reasons. In Nigeria, pirates tend to attack vessels involved in the oil business.

Nigerian pirates were particularly violent, killing one crew-member, and kidnapping 36 people to hold onshore for ransom. "The single biggest reason for the drop in worldwide piracy is the ...

SaharaReporters learnt that the pirates attacked the Marine Police ... rescue team to track and recover the missing officer. "The Nigerian Navy and other Security services have been duly informed ...

On August 15, unidentified attackers, presumably Nigerian pirates, stormed the freighter Marmalaita. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the attackers seized eight crew, reportedly three Russians.