NIMASA DG, Jamoh Meets Danish Ambassador Over Reported Killing of Pirates

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Dr. Bashir Jamoh

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has met with the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Sune Krogstrup, on the reported killing of pirates in the Gulf of Guinea by a Danish frigate.

The meeting, which held in Abuja, had as top agenda the incident, which took place in international waters 25 to 30 nautical miles south of the Nigerian territorial boundaries.

The Danish military had said in a statement that the frigate fired warning shots, but the pirates opened fire on Danish navy special forces, who in turn shot and killed four pirates, wounded one, and arrested four.

However, Dr Jamoh at the meeting assured that all stakeholders were interacting, adding that the Agency will continue to do everything within its powers, including collaborations, to ensure the Gulf of Guinea remains a safe place for virile maritime activities.

“Let me assure you that NIMASA is in contact with the Nigerian Navy and relevant actors, as we continue to collaborate towards a total de-confliction, not only in our waters, but also in the Gulf of Guinea,” he said.

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