Piracy continues off Nigeria

on December 21, 2017

Despite efforts of Navy and NIMASA, Nigerian waters remain dangerous.

Nigeria waters experience persistent pirates attack

By Sulaimon Salau

Persistent pirate attacks on Nigerian waters seems not to be abating, with about 10 crew members of a bulk carrier reported missing after an attack that took place around 32 nautical miles south of Brass, Nigeria.

The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, yesterday, said the unnamed bulker was boarded by six pirates from a small boat while underway on December 14.

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Source: guardian.ng

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