Nigeria oil rig attacked, 5 crew ‘taken hostage’
EKET, Nigeria (AFP) – An oil rig was attacked off Nigeria early Monday and five crew members are believed to have been taken hostage, the company that oversees the rig, Afren, said in a statement. “A security breach has occurred on the High Island VII jackup rig, which had recently arrived on location, preparing to commence infill drilling at the Okoro field,” the statement said. “Two crew members are stable after receiving wounds to the leg, and have been evacuated by…
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