Two American mariners kidnapped last month off the coast of Nigeria have been released the United States State Department said yesterday.
Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the U.S. welcomes the release of the two Americans, but said privacy concerns prevented her from disclosing any details about how they were freed.
U.S. officials earlier identified the two as the captain and chief engineer of the U.S.-flagged C-Retriever offshore supply vessel.
Nearly all foreigners kidnapped are released after ransoms are paid.
Nigeria's navy has rescued at least two hostages this year and reported killing several pirates in counterattacks to prevent ship hijackings
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Very good news i must confess. There's nothing as good as freedom.
Congratz to them!
Abduction is no crime at all and that is why it would always be a great offence. I'm happy for the freed ones, free at last