more-inThe Union government is in touch with authorities in Nigeria and Benin to trace an oil tanker with 22 Indians on board that went missing off the coast of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Sunday. “Merchant Ship Marine Express with 22 Indian nationals is missing off the Coast of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea. We are making all out efforts in coordination with Nigerian and Benin naval authorities to trace the missing ship. The Indian mission in Abuja is in touch with Nigeria and Benin for help in locating the oil tanker, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. A crew of 22, most of whom were Indians, were reportedly released after a ransom was paid.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2018 16:35 UTC