Breaking News: Viking Cruise Ship Attacked by Armed Bandits – Passengers Kidnapped, Many Injured
Gulf of Guinea – In a shocking turn of events, a Viking cruise ship traveling off the coast of West Africa in the Gulf of Guinea was attacked by heavily armed bandits late last night. The ship, identified as Viking Horizon, was en route from Dakar, Senegal to Cotonou, Benin when the ambush occurred in international waters known for recent pirate activity.
According to preliminary reports, a group of masked assailants boarded the vessel under the cover of darkness, overpowering security personnel and creating panic among passengers. Several people were injured during the chaos, with at least a dozen sustaining serious wounds. Authorities have confirmed that multiple passengers and crew members were taken hostage and removed from the ship via speedboats.
The identities of the kidnapped individuals have not yet been released, and Viking Cruises is working closely with local naval forces and international authorities to coordinate a rescue and secure the safe return of those taken.
The ship has since been escorted to a secure port in Ghana, where the remaining passengers are receiving medical attention and psychological support.
This terrifying incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the Gulf of Guinea, a region notorious for maritime crime and piracy.
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