The Navy said the stowaways have been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service in accordance with the established protocols.
The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft patrol team on Tuesday intercepted and apprehended 11 stowaways onboard Gwangzhou Highway Panama ship, which was en route to Ghana.Accordingly, Western Regional Control Centre was immediately informed and prompted the vessel to halt within Lagos anchorage.Initially, four stowaways were apprehended from the stern of the vessel.
Following a comprehensive search, an astonishing seven more stowaways were uncovered within the ship, bringing the total to 11 stowaways who were promptly disembarked from the vessel and taken into custody. They have been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service in accordance with the established protocols.
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