11 Filipino sailors abducted by pirates in Togo

November 12, 2019

The Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) on Tuesday disclosed that two more Filipino sailors were abducted by pirates in West Africa, bringing the total number of kidnapped Filipinos to 11.

Last week, nine Filipino seafarers were kidnapped in neighboring African state of Benin.

"The Philippine government is actively tracking the development of the case with the embassy in Abuja continuing its coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Filipino seafarers," the DFA said in a statement.

DFA officials are coordinating with the seamen's manning agency and their immediate family for updates. DMS