Nigeria boosts patrol boat numbers

on December 21, 2015

Move to boost security with new patrol boats.

CDS Lauds FG’s Enthusiasm In Tackling Maritime Insecurity

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonishakin, has commended the Federal Government for its determination towards curbing maritime insecurity with an additional provision of 30 inshore patrol boats for the Nigerian Navy.

The Defence Chief stated this at the flag-off of the 2015 Chief of Naval Staff Sea Exercise at the Federal Ocean Terminal in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

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Source: channelstv.com

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