Piracy, Kidnapping Increase in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea

pirate – n. someone who attacks and steals from ships at sea

tactics – n. methods leading to a goal

abduct – v. to seize or take someone against their will

ransom – n. money demanded for the release of a person being held captive or kidnapped

interdict – v. to isolate, to cut off from others

track – v. to follow as in a hunt

uptick – n. an increase