the Pirates who kidnapped Russian sailors have not yet put forward any demands. This was announced on 10 may, the Russian Embassy in Cameroon, acting as a representative of the Russian Federation in Equatorial Guinea.
“on the night of may 9 at standing on the roads of the port city of Malabo the ship Rio Mitong was committed robbery. As a result, the pirates kidnapped one Russian, two Russian citizens were injured and are receiving treatment in the hospital La Paz.
at the same time in the port city of Luba, 40 kilometers from the capital, filibusters attacked the ship Djibloho and kidnapped aboard two Russians. To date, the pirates are no requirements not put forward.
the Embassy is in constant contact with the competent authorities of Equatorial Guinea and also with the owner’s representatives”, – said at the Russian Embassy in Facebook.
the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa known cases of attacks on ships, with the purpose of stealing and kidnapping for repurchase. Usually attacks vessels at anchor. Pirates of the suitable boat to Board and climb aboard via the anchor chain or through side stairs.
