It is feared that seven maritime travelers have been kidnapped along the Onne estuary.
Channels Television reported that the incident took place on Monday when several travelers were en route to Port Harcourt by boat.
The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
During a telephone conversation, the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that there were 20 passengers on the boat when the incident occurred.