A Nigerian naval ship has freed an oil tanker that had been hijacked near its biggest city Lagos, according to the navy and managers of the vessel.
Pirates hijacked the Singapore- registered Abu Dhabi Star on Tuesday, about 14 nautical miles from the entrance to Lagos port, the navy said yesterday, adding that crew members had hidden in a room on board.
The raiders escaped when they saw a Nigerian naval ship and naval helicopter approach, navy spokesman Commodore Kabir Aliyu said. “There was no exchange of fire. All the crew members are safe.”
The rescued ship would anchor at Lagos harbour under naval protection, he added.
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A security source said there were 22 Indian sailors on board. – (Reuters)