A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon.

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Pirates attacked an oil industry supply vessel in Nigerian waters this week and kidnapped three crew, security sources said on Thursday, in the latest attack off the coast of Africa’s biggest ...

Pirates hijack Nigeria oil ship By Reuters October 25, 200810:20 AM PDTUpdated October 25, 2008 ...