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| The rescued crew-members |
Some foreign expatriates onboard MT RIO MITONG and MT DJIBLOHO who were kidnapped by unknown militants group in Yellow Island 9 May 2020 have been rescued following an intensive Joint Search and Rescue operations by troops Forward Operating Base Bonny, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, and troops of 146 Battalion. This was conveyed via a statement issued by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche on 6th October 2020.
According to the statement, "Acting on credible intelligence a joint team from Forward Operating Base Bonny, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER and troops of 146 Battalion swiftly combed the creeks in search of the kidnapped victims. After a thorough search and rescue operation, the gallant troops raided 4 identified sea pirates/militants hideout at Ibiakafemo, Idinkiri, Tombie, and Ogboma."
" The identified camps were subsequently destroyed to deny the pirates freedom of action. Consequently, on the early hours of 6 October 2020, the pirates/militants compelled by the ongoing operation surrendered to the gallant troops and handed over the 5 kidnapped foreign expatriates at Iwofe Waterfront. The 5 expatriates comprising 3 Russians, one Ukranian, and one Equatorial Guinean are presently at NNS PATHFINDER medical centre receiving medical attention."
"In a related development, the joint team intercepted 2 large wooden boats laden with an estimated 350,000 litres of suspected stolen illegally refined AGO and about 10,000 litres of stolen crude oil. The stolen petroleum products have been recovered to the Base."
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