No fewer than three expatriates abducted by suspected pirates along the creeks of Sigbene community, in Burutu Council Area of Delta State, have regained their freedom.
A joint security operation, which embarked on a manhunt for the suspects, was said to have effected their release.
The Tide gathered that many of the hoodlums involved in the killing of four naval ratings and abduction of the three foreigners died in the combined rescue operation carried out on Sunday.
Sources told The Tide that two Russians and one Indian were rescued unhurt in the combined operations.
Also, the stolen vessel, MV AMBIKA, said to be working for an international oil firm, has been recovered.
“The incident actually happened at Sigbene near Agge. Both Bayelsa and Delta state governments have been collaborating with the military to ensure the rescue of the victims.
“An agreement was also reached between the trio to keep mum over the issue upon their release. This is a top security issue. They were rescued unhurt,” a government source said.
The Tide recalls that four naval ratings were shot dead and three foreign nationals abducted in the creeks of Delta, near Bayelsa State, last Thursday.
The deceased naval personnel, deployed from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, were escorting the vessel when the tragic incident occurred.