Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. The ship, Honour 25, was overrun late on Wednesday by six gunmen when it was approximately 30 nautical miles offshore, the officials said. Until... The post Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia appeared first on Asaase Radio.
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Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Asaase RadioBy Winifred LarteySat, 25 Apr 2026 · 2h ago0 views
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Pirates hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25, carrying 17 crew, off the coast of Somalia. Security officials reported that six gunmen overran the vessel approximately 30 nautical miles offshore late on Wednesday. This incident marks a renewed concern for maritime security in the region.
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