Tag: Hostage

  • Militants, pirates arrested

    Navy also arrested four pirates during raid. Navy Nabs N’Delta Militant Leader The Nigerian Navy has arrested one of the top leaders of a militant group called, Bakassi Strike Force […]

  • Yacht robbery, piracy rises

    Armed robbery and theft are major issues for yachties. Yachters fight back against real-life pirates of the Caribbean By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda Pirates who target vulnerable […]

  • Indo to join ReCAAP?

    Country has yet to sign up to regional anti-piracy agreement. Indonesia called on to join ReCAAP in combating piracy Liza Yosephine Indonesia may get stronger support for its fight against […]

  • Border control on the home front

    People smuggling and potential maritime terrorism in the spotlight. Maritime security and border control on the home front Tim Compston, Features Editor at Security News Desk, navigates the concerns being […]

  • Boosting the Nigerian Navy

    Ensuring the Navy can tackle contemporary challenges. Nigeria: A War Chest Against Maritime Crimes By Chiemelie Ezeobi Chiemelie Ezeobi writes on the Nigerian Navy’s acquisition of 60 gunboats, to boost […]

  • Kidnappers fled towards Sulu

    ASG likely suspects, but military have yet to confirm culprits. ‘Kidnap suspects fled toward Sulu’ by Florante S. Solmerin and F. Pearl A. Gajunera THE military is not yet sure if […]

  • Nigeria, France in joint ops

    Joint ops will focus on anti-piracy and IUU fishing. Nigerian Navy collaborates with French Navy to fight piracy The Nigerian Navy says it will partner with the French Navy in […]

  • Hijackers extradited

    Orkim Harmony was hijacked on June 11 last year. Tanker hijackers extradited to Malaysia By HOLLY BIRKETT Eight Indonesians suspected of hijacking the Malaysian product tanker  Orkim Harmony have been […]

  • More crew kidnapped

    ASG or affiliates believed to be behind kidnapping. Zahid: Kidnappers of fishermen managed to operate ‘under radar’ KUALA LUMPUR: A kidnap for ransom group is behind the abduction of the […]

  • Duterte: blow pirates up

    Filipino President in robust mood. Indonesian forces will be allowed to enter Philippine waters to pursue pirates: Duterte Francis Chan JAKARTA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (Sept 9) […]