The Nation Newspaper Eight Nigerian warships depart for anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Guinea
Eight elite Nigerian Navy warships have left the country’s waters to join in a global joint naval operation aimed at combating sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea .
Represented by Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira, the navy’s Chief of Training and Operations, Ogalla stated that eight warships, two helicopters, and the naval Special Boat Service would participate in the week-long exercise.“Obangame Express, sponsored by the United States African Command , brings together naval fleets from the GoG and key partners from Europe, the Spanish navy, and North America to secure the region.
“The maritime security operations will encompass anti-crude oil, anti-sea piracy, anti-sea robbery, anti-fishing, as well as boarding and aerial operations, among other activities,” he said.
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