Eight stowaways arrested in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT patrol team during its routine patrol of the maritime environment, arrested eight stowaways onboard a ship known as CHARMINAR PANAMA at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, September 28.
According to a statement signed and released by Sub Lieutenant HA Collins, Base Information officer Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Apapa Lagos, said based on actionable intelligence, the NNS BEECROFT patrol team apprehended and secured the 8 stowaways attempting to exit the country through a vessel within Lagos anchorage. According to the statement, the stowaways identified include John Festus 30, Kingsley James 34, Egborjede Christopher 43, Lucky Iweru 46, Frank Uche 33, Omosheri Wilson 33, Lisa Segun 37 and Abu Majid 25.
‘’These stowaways were apprehended inside the vessel’s rudder compartment by the proactive NNS BEECROFT patrol team. In the course of this operation, various items were seized, including mobile phones, provisions, and miscellaneous items. NNS BEECROFT patrol team’s swift and efficient response underscores the Navy’s dedication under the watch of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, towards maintaining the security and integrity of the country’s maritime borders. ‘’ the statement read
The statement added that the apprehended individuals have been handed over to the appropriate authorities, where they await further necessary actions.
