Navy rescues three as sea robbers attack boat in A’Ibom

The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued three passengers from a suspected sea robbery attack that occurred along the waterways in Akwa Ibom State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Ibaka, operating under the Eastern Naval Command, conducted the rescue during a routine night patrol.

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The patrol team responded after receiving a distress alert at about 9:30 p.m. from a passing boat reporting an ongoing sea robbery attack around the Mbendoro waters.

The incident unfolded last week when a patrol team received a distress alert around 9:30 p.m. from a passing boat. The alert indicated an ongoing sea robbery attack in the Mbendoro waters. The naval team immediately proceeded to the reported location.

Upon arrival, the team rescued a passenger boat laden with tomatoes and its three occupants. The rescued individuals were identified as David Okon, Anietie Friday, and David Edet. They were reportedly traveling from Cameroon to Oron in Akwa Ibom State when their vessel came under attack by suspected sea robbers.

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The naval team immediately proceeded to the location, where they rescued a passenger boat loaded with tomatoes and its three occupants.

The naval statement highlighted that the rescued passengers were safely escorted to the Forward Operating Base Ibaka facility. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded during the operation. The Eastern Naval Command stated that this successful operation demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding lives and securing Nigeria's maritime domain through continuous surveillance and rapid response.

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The successful operation underscores the Eastern Naval Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and securing Nigeria’s maritime domain through sustained surveillance and rapid response operations.