The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Commodore Martins Fakrogha mentioned the command has deployed some modalities to stem the tide of sea piracy within the waterways.
Talking with the management of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists within the state, who got here on a courtesy go to, Fakrogha talked about a few of the methods to incorporate the supply of escorts and patrols for vessels doing reliable enterprise on the ocean.
Others are conducting cease and search on the waterways to search out out what every vessel is getting used for in addition to being in fixed communication with the fishermen to get intelligence on the place the pirates are.
He additionally disclosed that the Akwa Ibom State authorities was developing with a maritime tax power to guard these fishermen and people doing enterprise throughout the coastal area.
His phrases, “for vessels doing enterprise on Sea, we assist them by offering escorts and patrols for them. Additionally, we conduct cease and search on the waterways to search out out what every vessel is getting used for. We talk about with boat house owners and ship house owners in order that they may inform us no matter is occurring at sea. We talk with them to know if there are pirates someplace or not.
“For the fishermen, the state authorities can also be developing with a maritime tax power in order that those that are doing reliable companies are protected. So, you’ll see us extra at sea now or alongside our shoreline to ensure that the fishermen go about their regular duties.”
Whereas noting that the command was performing underneath the directives of the Chief of Naval Workers to rid the waterways of all types of crimes and criminality, Fakrogha warned pirates to keep away from the state or face the total wrath of the legislation.
“I want to inform them {that a} new sheriff is on the town and they need to be very cautious. If I catch them, I’ll take care of them with the legislation. We don’t take garbage from anyone. Whoever they’re getting their backing from will even not escape the total wrath of the legislation. This really is coming as a directive from the Chief of Naval employees who has instructed us he has zero tolerance for any type of criminality in our waterways.” He mentioned.
Earlier, the chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Bassey Anthony represented by the Vice Chairman, Isaiah Eka instructed the Commander that the go to was for members to familiarize themselves with him, and foster a strong working relationship as he assumed workplace as the brand new Commander of NNS, Ikot Abasi.
