The State Security Service (SSS) yesterday confirmed the rescue of three Indian hostages and arrest of five members of the kidnap gang behind the crime.
The rescue operation was carried out in collaboration with the military.
It said it has also launched manhunt for the leader of the gang and others who are on the run.
The SSS, which made the disclosures in a statement by its Deputy Director, Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar, said the hostages had been handed over to the Indian High Commission in the country.
The statement said: “On 30th January 2014, this Service in collaboration with the Military rescued three (3) Indians, Kanishik Jhorar, Mhinder Singh Saini and Balwinder Singh.
“They were kidnapped on 3rd January, 2014, while on board a cargo ship, MV SAN MIGUEL belonging to Martinez Hermanos Limitada, an Equatorial Guinea Company, off the coast of Equatorial Guinea and brought to Bonny Channel, Rivers State, where they were held hostage.
“Accordingly, on 31st January, 2014, the three (3) Indians were handed over to the Indian High Commission and the country of their employers (Equatorial Guinea Embassy) respectively.
“No ransom was paid for their release. Meanwhile, five (5) members of the kidnap gang have been arrested, while the leader of the group and others are still at large.”
For sometimes some kidnap gangs had been targeting Indian and Filipino sailors operating in Niger Delta coast in return for ransom.
In a similar pattern in January 2013, five Indian sailors, who were held captive for more than a month, were later set free within the same timeframe.
The sailors were kidnapped on Dec. 17, 2012 aboard a ship, SP Brussels. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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