Three Nigerian Stowaways Arrested Onboard Europe-Bound Ship
By Fredrick Wright
Three Nigerian stowaways have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy for illegally hiding in a vessel on its way to Europe.
The Nigerian Navy Ship patrol team, under Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT and Maritime Component Commander Operation AWATSE, successfully intercepted and apprehended the three stowaways on the Tanker Vessel FRONT Altiers at Lagos, bound for Europe.
Acting on reliable intelligence, the patrol team extracted the stowaways concealed in the rudder compartment of the vessel, preventing them from exposure to life-threatening situations during the long voyage.
The individuals were identified as Ebuka Daniel 29 years old, from Enugu state,
Samuel Abraham 32 years old from Edo State and Christian Happy 32 years old, from Delta state.
They were discovered to have boarded with the assistance of fishermen for a fee of N20,000 and N5,000 respectively.
A statement from the Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft
Sub-Lieutenant Happiness Collins said the stowaways have been disembarked and handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service for necessary action.
She said that the incident highlights the crucial role of the Nigerian Navy in maritime security and upholding the rule of law , exemplifying the unwavering dedication under the leadership of Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of the Naval Staff.
