The Nigerian Navy has announced that fishing settlements near Cameroon, including Parrot Island and Ibaka, are now well fortified by the Nigerian Navy to combat armed gangs and sea robbers who had previously made these areas dangerous for fishermen.
Commander Rotimi Oderemi of Nigerian Navy Ship Victory stated that round-the-clock patrols and surveillance have been conducted to ensure the safety of fishermen and residents along the coastlines.
Oderemi added that the Navy’s presence has gained the confidence of local fishermen and residents, leading to a significant reduction in piracy, smuggling, kidnapping, and oil thefts in the Calabar waterways and Ibaka coastal communities.
He also stated that collaboration with maritime agencies of neighboring countries like Cameroon and Sao Tome and Principe has also been crucial, as operations extend up to exclusive economic zones of 200 nautical miles.
