Navy arrests vessel, 9 suspects over alleged threat to maritime safety

The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, has arrested an unnamed vessel and nine persons over an alleged threat to maritime safety in the state.

The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Martins Fakrogha, confirmed the arrest to journalists at Helms Jetty in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom on Tuesday.

The commander said the vessel and the suspects were arrested at 9.30 p.m. on Sunday following reliable intelligence.