18 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released

Eighteen Indians, grabbed by privateers from a business vessel close to the Nigerian coast on December 3, have been discharged, the Indian crucial Nigeria said on Sunday.

The Indian nationals were seized from a Hong Kong-hailed vessel off the Bonny island after a gathering of privateers assumed responsibility for it.

"NiigerianNavy @NigerianNavy and Shipping Company have affirmed arrival of 18 Indian nationals, abducted from MT Nave Constallation on 3 December. Thank all partners associated with their protected discharge," the Indian strategic Nigeria tweeted.

The crucial taken up with the Nigerian government the abducting of the Indian team of the vessel.

As indicated by ARX Maritime, a worldwide office following oceanic improvements in the locale, 19 individuals, including 18 Indians, were hijacked from the ship on December 3 after it was taken over by the privateers.