Nigeria Stowaways Men Caught On Top Of Rudder Of Foreign Tanker Vessel Loading Cargo, SPM high sea
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Nigeria stowaway men caught on top rudder of a foreign tanker vessel that is loading cargo at SPM high sea. They intend to sail out illegally with the vessel to another country.
Rescue Operation
When another vessel spotted them from a distance, it raised an alarm. The Nigerian Navy responded to the distress call and arrived to rescue the stowaways. In an attempt to escape, the men started jumping from the rudder into the open sea one after another. The Navy threw lifebuoys to them, rescuing four alive, while unfortunately, one lost his life.
The rescued individuals, James John, Favour Efe, Kingsley Williams, and Kingsley Mathew, have since been handed over to the Nigerian Navy at the Navy Base Atlas Cove, Takwa Bay, for further care and debriefing.
“This incident underscores a growing migration crisis in Nigeria, where economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity have driven many young people to attempt perilous journeys in search of a better life. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), hundreds of Nigerians undertake risky maritime routes annually, often resorting to illegal and life-threatening methods.
“As investigations into the incident continue, the spotlight remains firmly on both the plight of Nigeria’s youth and the urgent need for comprehensive migration and economic reform.”
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