According to a report from Reuters, two boats filled with armed men boarded a Polish-ownedcargo vessel on Friday. The ship was anchored 30 nautical miles off of the Nigerian coast, awaiting the arrival of a new crew. The kidnappers, who remain unidentified, have not yet made any demands.In a press statement, Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowsk stated that the Polish Foreign Ministry is currently liaising with theNigerian government.The coast of Nigeria is considered by security experts to be among the most dangerous watersin the world. Pirates and other bandits often prowl the area for oil tankers. According to Reuters, this is the first documented attack in Nigerian waters since February.In light of this event, the Polish maritime authorities are in the process of reviewing theirsecurity measures.
N igerians must move on together as a breakup is not an option, former Senate President, David Mark, said on Friday. “Those who are agitating for otherwise are missing the point. Nigeria has crossed many crucibles. We cannot reverse ourselves,” Mr. Mark told Kaduna State Acting Governor, Alhaji Aminu Shagali, in Kaduna. He was at the head of a delegation of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) 3rd Regular Course Alumni Association on a courtesy visit to the acting governor. “The only option is to move on in a manner that is progressive, peaceful and united,” he was further quoted as saying by his media aide, Paul Mumeh. “We may have our disagreements. But a breakup is not an option. We can resolve our differences through meaningful dialogue and genuine conversation." “There is no use heating up the polity,” the ex-Senate president added. He noted that no matter the imperfections, the nation is greater and better as an indivisible country.
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