Nigeria

Pirate attacks at Warri

An incident at Warri was reported where pirates tried to hijack a ship. The pirates were armed with guns and the crew were injured seriously by the attack. Attempts to contact the port police and port control received no response. The attackers finally left taking with them chains and electrical cables.

Another pirated attack was reported on a ship at Warri in which the crew were seriously injured. The attackers carried hammers, steel bars and machine guns and used cars to crash through the port entrance gate. The port police were unable to intervene.

Ships should be aware of the dangers whilst in this area.