Russian Embassy confirmed the seizure of the tanker in Nigeria – Russian Newspaper

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria confirms the capture of the Gulf of Guinea oil tanker Leon Dias, belonging to a Greek company. This Tass press attache Artyom Romanov embassy

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“Countries are now specified the crew”, – he said. Romanov also said that currently the tanker is in the territorial waters of Benin.

In turn, the Russian diplomats to actively check the information on the possible capture of the Russians in Nigeria. This was stated by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova

“I can say that Russian diplomats are most actively engaged in this, -. Said Zakharov -. As soon as we have some concrete information we can share, we certainly share with the media and provide information. ” Official representative of Russian Foreign Minister also assured that “everything is being done and will be done the maximum”.

Earlier on Thursday, news agency Associated Press reported that an armed group seized in Nigeria, an oil tanker with sailors from Russia, Georgia and the Philippines. Denmark’s Security Director Risk Intelligence Dirk Steffan said that the ship was captured 31 more in January. The tanker MT Leon Dias belongs to the Greek company. The hostage, according to preliminary estimates, may be up to five people, including the Russians – the chief engineer and electrician ship captain – Filipino and Georgians, who is a mechanic on board

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