Nigeria, April 28 -- The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, announced it rescued 14 persons abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways in a joint operation with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, Timfon John, said the victims were freed following "sustained intelligence-driven efforts" and coordinated operations by both agencies.

She said operatives intensified surveillance and launched targeted raids across identified flashpoints within the maritime corridor after receiving credible intelligence, leading to the safe rescue of all victims.

"All fourteen victims were successfully rescued without any loss of life," the state...