Navy debunks piracy claims

Despite multiple kidnappings in the last 10 days, Navy denies increase.

Navy debunks claims of increasing piracy in Nigeria

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday debunked claims that piracy and kidnapping have been on the increase in the nation’s maritime domain.

The Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Admiral Ameen Ikioda, said that the Navy was doing its best to ensure the prevention of maritime related crimes in the nation’s territorial waters.

Ikioda spoke while briefing journalists on the forthcoming Chief of Naval Staff Annual Conference with the theme ‘Transforming for Enhanced Nigerian Navy Operational Efficiency’ scheduled to hold at Lokoja from November 9 to November 14, 2014.

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Source: punchng.com