{
  "id": 6158628,
  "title": "Piracy: Police to launch maritime security onslaught in Calabar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/piracy-police-to-launch-maritime-security-onslaught-in-calabar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T18:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/piracy-police-to-launch-maritime-security-onslaught-in-calabar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cross River State police command announced an upcoming Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to combat piracy and other maritime crimes in Calabar's waterways. This initiative is set to commence between April and August 2026. The resurgence of abductions in the area during this period is what prompted the authorities to launch this maritime security operation. The Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, emphasized that this move aims to extend security beyond land to the state's maritime corridors. Ordue made this announcement in Calabar, stating that the operation will complement land patrols and bolster surveillance and security along the waterways, especially during the festive season. He also cautioned against any lapse in security efforts, warning that the command is fully prepared to counter any criminal activities and prevent security loopholes. In a weekly briefing, the Commissioner directed commanders to maintain strategic deployments, intensify patrols, and ensure effective surveillance of areas prone to crime, major entry and exit routes, markets, motor parks, business districts, and other public spaces. He stressed the need for commanders to take responsibility for the security in their respective areas, ensuring the presence of police is visible and sustained.",
  "summary": "The Cross River State police command says it will soon embark on Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes in the Calabar waterways, Between April and August 2026, there was a resurgence of abductions in Calabar, with three reported cases on the waterways; however, joint forces of the […] Piracy: Police to launch maritime security onslaught in Calabar",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}