Japa to Europe: Navy arrests 8 stowaways

Eight stowaways on the Charminar Panama have been detained by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT.

They were apprehended on Friday at 2:00 a.m. by its patrol team while conducting a normal patrol of the maritime area.

The eight people were detained based on actionable intelligence, according to Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Apapa Lagos, Sub Lieutenant HA Collins, when they tried to leave the nation via a ship called Charminar Panama while it was anchored in Lagos.

The stowaways were identified as John Festus, 30, Kingsley James , 34, Egborjede Christopher, 43, Lucky Iweru 46, Frank Uche, 33, Omosheri Wilson, 33, Lisa Segun, 37 and Abu Majid, 25.

“These stowaways were apprehended inside the vessel’s rudder compartment by the proactive NNS BEECROFT patrol team. In the course of this operation, various items were seized, including mobile phones, provisions, and miscellaneous items.

“NNS BEECROFT patrol team’s swift and efficient response underscores the Navy’s dedication under the watch of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, towards maintaining the security and integrity of the country’s maritime borders.

“Currently, the apprehended individuals have been handed over to the appropriate authorities, where they await further necessary actions.”