UK-based security intelligence firm, Dryad Global has revealed that the latest kidnap of five crew of a general cargo vessel, KOTA BUDI, on the 2nd of July, 2020 brings the total number of kidnapped seafarers within the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) to 78 in the first six months of 2020.
In its latest advisory notice to clients, Dryad Global stated that all kidnapped crew of the KOTA BUDI are believed to be Chinese nationals.
According to Dryad Global, “This is the sveneth incident in the waters off Benin Republic within 2020. This latest kidnapping brings the total number of kidnapped personnel in maritime incidents off West Africa in 2020 to 78. Incidents of kidnapping are currently tracking at…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
