Attempted Robbery on a supply vessel, Nigeria
Issued: 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
10 Jul 2024 - 00:01 | CW Alert 010- (Jul 24) | West Africa | Robbery | ROBBERS | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a supply vessel along the Uyenghe River in the Mbo Local Government Area, Nigeria (exact position and time not specified). Members of the Nigerian Naval Forward Operating Base Ibaka, discovered the robbers attempting to board the vessel. The perpetrators opened fire on the Naval personnel who returned fire, which resulted in the robbers escaping into the creeks. |