JAPA: Nigerian Navy Nabs 11 Men Who Hid Inside Ship To Escape ‘Abroad’ (SEE NAMES)
The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROCFT patrol team, on Tuesday, nabbed eleven men who hid inside a ship in an attempt to flee illegally to Ghana.
The Base Information Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Sub-Lieutenant H.A Collins in a statement released on Tuesday disclosed that the men were nabbed around 7pm Nigerian time when the Navy Ship BEECROFT were on patrol.
He said they immediately alerted the Western Regional Control Centre (WRCC) to stop the vessel in Lagos anchorage.
Collins in a statement said, “Initially we arrested four stowaways from the stern of the vessel.
“However, the four people who were arrested revealed that there were more people hiding inside the ship.
“Following a comprehensive search, we discovered seven more stowaways inside the ship, making a total of 11 stowaways who were pulled out of the vessel.”
He also added that the men who wanted to leave the country illegally were between the age of 19 and 37 years – they are from different parts of Nigeria.
“It is not clear how they got to the ship to hide”, he added.
The Nigerian Navy said that the men had no idea the ship they boarded to escape was headed to Ghana.
He said, “Apart from the fact that the stowaways put themselves in life-threatening situations during the long voyage at sea, it also shows the kind of security situation in the country.
“Accordingly, this arrest and handover by the patrol team is essential reminder of the critical role the Nigerian Navy is playing in ensuring maritime security.”
The Base spokesmen said they have handed over the people to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in line with the established protocols.
According to the Navy, the following people have been apprehended:
- Shedrack David, 19yrs from Ondo State.
- Emmanuel Godbless, 30yrs from Delta State.
- Ibrahim Hassan, 30yrs from Adamawa State.
- Solomon Francis, 21yrs from Ondo State.
- Bolaji Johnson, 28yrs from Ondo State.
- Samsom Aimy, 37yrs from Bayelsa State.
- Ayefuwei Collins, 27yrs from Delta State.
- Ayo Gula, 28 yrs from Delta State.
- Jolomi Daniel, 23yrs from Ondo State.
- Abubakar Ibrahim, 19yrs from Zamfara State and
- Precious Uwalogho, 30yrs from Delta State.
