Navy Ship Beecroft Nabs 5 India-bound Stowaways, Hands Over Suspects To NIS

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, on Monday, handed over five suspected stowaways rescued from an India-bound merchant vessel, MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS, to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
LEADERSHIP reports that a stowaway is a person who conceals themselves aboard a vessel with the intention of travelling illegally to another country without authorisation.
A statement signed by Naval Assistant to Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Sub-Lietenant AO Ajayi, said the handover of the suspects formed part of ongoing collaborative efforts among security agencies to curb illegal migration and enhance maritime safety and security.
He said the suspects were discovered on Wednesday, June 17, ...