Nigerian pirates have abducted four seafarers from a Russian reefer off Port Harcourt.

Lithuanian media said the 152,884–cbf Solarte (built 1982) was attacked 100 miles west of the port en route from Benin on 19 October.

The kidnapped men were the Ukrainian master and first officer, plus two Lithuanian crew. Their names have not been revealed.

Reports said a small speedboat with armed robbers on board approached the vessel.