The Gulf of Guinea continues to be one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world for merchant shipping.
Armed and dangerous pirate gangs from the Niger Delta have been responsible for attacking commercial vessels throughout the wider region, conducting armed robberies, stealing oil and abducting crew for ransom.
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Here is the EOS Risk Group intelligence department's 2016 infographic for Nigerian piracy:
