Four marine police officers have been killed by suspected sea pirates in Rivers State, according to residents of the community. Channels Television reports that the incident occurred in Abonnema waterways in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State when a gunboat was hijacked with the policemen on board. The gunboat was reported to have been... Read More

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August 20, 2016

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How the Navy rescued 13 foreigners from sea pirates

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 13 foreign nationals who were on a merchant ship leaving Nigeria for Cameroon from sea pirates. This was revealed by the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Nwamba, Capt. Mustapha Hassan in Bonny Local Government Area while speaking with newsmen. Hassan said the merchant ship, MT Vectis Osprey, had... Read More

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July 29, 2014

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Busted! Nigerian Navy arrest ship hijackers

by Mayowa Aboah The Nigerian Navy ship, NNS Ibusa, has arrested a vessel named MT Itiri in Lagos waters. The arrest is in connection with a hijack incident off Pennington Terminal in the nation’s waters in January 2014. It was alleged that MT Itiri, a merchant vessel was involved in the hijacking. Spokesperson of... Read More