The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has arrested eight stowaways onboard Charminar Panama.

They were arrested on Friday at 2.00 a.m. by its patrol team during its routine patrol of the maritime environment.

Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Apapa Lagos, Sub Lieutenant HA Collins said the eight persons were arrested based on actionable intelligence, while they were attempting to exit the country through a vessel Charminar Panama within Lagos anchorage.

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.

Source- The Guardian Newspaper.