Metro Rivers: Navy Apprehends 4 Suspected Pirates Alleged to Have Breached Maritime Security

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The Nigerian Navy, in a statement issued by the The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS), Pathfinder, Base Information Officer, Lt.-Cdr. Abdulsalam Sani, on Sunday in Port Harcourt has announced that four alleged sea pirates suspected to be behind various breach of maritime security in the nation’s waterways have been arrested.

It stated that the suspects were arrested by troops of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Burutu, while on routine patrol.

Three cutlasses, four knives, and pumping machines, three hammers, cell phones, eye glasses and an undisclosed amount of money were also recovered from the suspects.

“The suspects were arrested while operating in two wooden boats at about 1, 200 at anchorage off Bonny Fairway buoy in Rivers.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are responsible for various breach of maritime security which disrupts the nation’s economic growth.

“The Navy will continue to maintain 24-hour presence at sea and waterways in line with the mission and vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adml. Dele Ezeoba to eliminate sea piracy and illegal bunkering.”

It said the suspects had been handed over to the Bonny Island Divisional Police Officer, SP Sunday Okuguni for further investigation and prosecution.
 
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