The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT’s operatives, Apapa, have arrested eight stowaways during its routine patrol of the maritime environment within Lagos Anchorage.
The arrested stowaways were onboard CHARMINAR PANAMA on September 28, 2023, at approximately 2 a.m.
In a statement on Friday by the Base Information Officer, NNS BEECROFT, Apapa Lagos, Sub Lieutenant HA Collins said that the arrest of the stowaways was based on actionable intelligence.
“NNS BEECROFT patrol team apprehended and secured eight stowaways attempting to exit the country through a vessel CHARMINAR PANAMA within Lagos anchorage.”
The stowaways have been identified as 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 years old.
“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 Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, towards maintaining the security and integrity of the country’s maritime borders.
Sub-Lieutenant Collins further reiterated that the apprehended individuals have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further necessary actions.
