Guinea: A group of 26 members, including Malayalees, who were captured by the Navy in the African country of Guinea, are in distress. They were taken into custody by the Guinean Navy on the instructions of the Nigerian Navy. Vijith, the brother of Vismaya, who committed suicide due to dowry harassment in Kollam, is also among those detained. At the same time, even after four months, there is no intervention from the central government for the release of the employees.
The Norwegian-based vessel Heroic Idem arrived at Nigeria’s AKPO terminal on August 7 to load crude oil. While waiting in line at the terminal, the crew noticed a boat heading towards the ship. Under the impression that it was pirates, the ship immediately left. The ship’s crew learned that the Nigerian Navy was targeting the ship when the Guinean Navy surrounded the ship and took the crew into custody. It is alleged that the ship came to steal crude oil.
