NNS Beecroft foils stowaway attempt onboard tanker vessel FRONT Altiers
A patrol team of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft under the watch of Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, Commander Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT and Maritime Component Commander Operation AWATSE, has intercepted and apprehended three stowaways attempting illegal migration on the tanker vessel FRONT Altiers at Lagos road stead, bound for Europe.
A statement on Friday by the Base Information Officer, Sub-Lieutenant HA Collins, said that the incident occurred on Wednesday 27 December, 2023.
“Acting on reliable intelligence, the patrol team meticulously extracted the stowaways concealed in the rudder compartment of the vessel, preventing them from exposure to life-threatening situations during the long voyage,” the statement reads in path.
The individuals identified as Ebuka Daniel 29 years old, Enugu state, Samuel Abraham 32 years old, Edo State and Christian Happy 32 years old, Delta state, were discovered to have boarded the vessel with the assistance of fishermen for a fee of twenty thousand naira and five thousand naira respectively.
The statement also adds that: “The swift and commendable efforts of the patrol team ensured the timely intervention, avoiding potential security threats associated with unauthorized access. The stowaways have been disembarked and handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service for necessary action.”
The Nigerian Navy reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and security in the nation’s maritime domain as supported by the leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla.
