Suspected sea pirates have k!lled a renowned fashion designer, Hope Georgewill in Rivers State.
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It was gathered that the pirates attacked a speedboat, kidnapped its operator, Lucky Isokariari, and two others including Hope Georgewill along the New Calabar River in Degema Local Government Area of the state.ย
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Sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 26, 2025, when a 23-speed boat, named โH.J. Miracleโ, with an 85hp and 75hp Yamaha outboard engine, traveling from Elem-Kalabari to Port Harcourt was ambushed by sea pirates.ย
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The attackers fled with the boat and the victims to an unknown location.ย
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The kidnappers reportedly contacted the boat owner through the operatorโs phone, demanding N10 million as ransom for the release of the victims.ย
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According to reports, the pirates m8rdered Georgewill on Friday afternoon despite efforts to secure his release.
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Meanwhile, friends and acquaintances have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased.
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