Nigerian Navy turns 60

on May 31, 2016

Irony not a strong point.

Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary

The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of activities to commemorate its 60th anniversary.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight countries including Nigeria participated in the 24-hour exercise which took place about 200 nautical miles off the coast of Benin.

The other countries included Ghana, Cameroon, France, United Kingdom, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire and Namibia.

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Source: today.ng

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