NNS Beecroft operatives apprehended 8 stowaways trying to board 2 speedboats along Lagos Channel on 13 July 2024.
8 were trying to board MV Northernlight through the ship’s rudder compartment.
This is the 33rd stowaway arrest by NNS Beecroft in Lagos since January 2024.
5 of the suspects confessed to travelling abroad illegally.
Suspects and speedboats handed over to Nigerian Immigration Service, Lagos State Port and Marine Command for further investigation.
Between 9-13 July 2024, 8 female human trafficking victims aged 18-23 were intercepted by Quick Reaction Team (QRT) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry.
Victims were being taken to Benin Republic in a wooden passenger boat by a trafficker.
2 fishermen were also rescued during this period.
Nigerian Navy foiled a sea robbery attempt during patrol.
Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Director of Naval Information, praised the team for being proactive.
He said the Navy is committed to securing Nigeria’s maritime space and curtailing human trafficking, sea robbery and unauthorized migration.
These operations show the importance of the Nigerian Navy in protecting the country’s waters, human trafficking and illegal migration.
The arrests and rescues also show the ongoing maritime security challenges Nigeria is facing and need for border control and surveillance.
FAQs
1Why are there so many stowaways in Lagos?
Lagos is an international shipping hub so it’s a common route for people to travel illegally abroad.
What happens to rescued trafficked victims?
Rescued victims are handed over to agencies like NAPTIP for rehabilitation and reintegration.
What happens to arrested suspects?
Suspects are handed over to relevant authorities like Nigerian Immigration Service or police for further investigation and prosecution.
How can we prevent stowaway and trafficking?
Navy patrols, strengthen port surveillance and work with other security agencies.
The Navy is proactive but public awareness, port security and inter agency collaboration is key. overposting.
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