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Sea piracy: Nigeria to participate in US joint naval drill

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Sea Pirates,US Joint Naval Drill

The Nigeria Navy says it will participate in a joint naval exercise led by the United States Africa Command (US Africom) targeted at tackling emerging cases of sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Adm.

The Nigeria Navy says it will participate in a joint naval exercise led by the United States Africa Command targeted at tackling emerging cases of sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea . The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Adm. Samsom Bura, made this known on Thursday at a news conference aboard naval warship, NNS Kada, in Onne, Rivers state.

“The exercise, commencing on May 10, will feature Nigeria and other countries from Africa, Europe and North America participating simultaneously, with the Republic of Gabon serving as the host country. “The objectives include promoting regional cooperation, improving maritime security, and enhancing the capabilities of the participating navies.' Bura explained that the Nigerian Navy would conduct the drill within Nigeria’s territorial waters and the GoG from May 10 to 17.

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