Nigerian Navy hands over 9 suspected stowaways to Immigration
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Beecroft, Friday, transferred nine suspected stowaways, who were rescued from the merchant vessel MT EVGENIA, to the Nigeria Immigration Service. A stowaway is an individual who hides aboard a vessel with the aim of travelling illegally to another country without permission. A statement issued by the Commander, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, indicated […] Nigerian Navy hands…
The Nigerian Navy has transferred nine suspected stowaways, found on the merchant vessel MT EVGENIA, to the Nigeria Immigration Service. The suspects, ranging in age from 19 to 43, were discovered concealed within the propeller compartment of the vessel on August 19, 2026. They were apprehended while attempting to illegally enter Europe via the West African coast.
The Nigerian Navy's Commander, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, emphasized the importance of combating illegal migration and improving maritime safety and security, urging parents and guardians to discourage such actions.
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