Pirates allegedly kill four Nigerian navy personnel in Ondo community
A tragic incident unfolded in Gagira, a suburb of Awoye coastal community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over the weekend as four Nigerian navy personnel were reportedly killed by sea pirates.
The naval ratings met their demise during an exchange of gunfire with the pirates, which occurred after the abduction of three foreigners. Following the incident, naval personnel have been dispatched to the community to search for the sea pirates and the military rifles of the deceased ratings.
Commanding Officer, Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, Commodore Danjuma Ndanusa, imposed a curfew on the community and insisted that the four military rifles and seven magazines stolen during the gun duel must be produced. He also revealed that one of the arrested sea pirates had claimed the...