Police repels pirates attack on passenger boat in Bayelsa
(Nigeria) The Bayelsa State Police Command on Sunday said
its Marine Division in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state had
repelled an attack by sea pirates on a passenger boat in the area.
Mr Asinim Butswat, an ASP and Spokesman of the Command, said
in a statement that the attack occurred on August 28 at Gina-Gbene area of
Southern Ijaw.
According to the Spokesman, an AK-47 Assault riffle and live
ammunition were recovered from the pirates who abandoned their 75 Horse Power
speedboat and fled into the creeks.
Butswat assured that efforts were being intensified to
arrest the fleeing pirates.
“On August 28, at 0820 hrs, the Bayelsa State Marine Police,
stationed at Koluama, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, repelled some
suspected sea pirates attacking a passenger boat around Gina-Gbene, in Southern
Ijaw Local Government Area.
“The Pirates ran into a nearby Creek, abandoned their speed
boat, mounted with 75HP Yamaha Engine, with the Inscription 'DEEP SEA MARINE'.
“One AK 47 riffle, three magazines loaded with four live
ammunition, one bag, one Voter card and four life Jackets were recovered from
the suspects. The Marine Police are combing the creeks to arrest the culprits.
Investigation is ongoing,” Butswat said.
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