Gunmen in Speed Boats Target Offshore Assets off Akwa Ibom; Caution Advised
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/11/2017 (Nigeria) - According to local sources, gunmen operating from two speed boats attempted to attack assets in the Ebok field at approximately 0800hrs (UTC) on Wednesday, 11 October. According to reports, warning shots from a security vessel were fired at the gunmen. The gunmen were compelled to abort their attempted attack and moved off southwards. Ebok field is located approximately 55 km (35 miles) offshore Akwa Ibom.
Those operating in Nigeria's maritime domain are advised to continue to employ security measures commensurate to mitigating risks in a high threat maritime environment. The threat from piracy applies to all the creeks and waterways within Nigeria. The engagement of maritime security officers is common. Vessels are advised to maintain anti-piracy watches and exercise vigilance at all times, especially during the late night or early morning hours when berthed at anchorages or ports as well as on local/regional voyages.
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