NIMASA Secures 20 Convictions For Piracy In A Single Year

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According to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, at least 20 convictions have been obtained in the last year.

All 20 people are serving a total of 119 years in prison, with some offered the option of paying a fine.

Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General of NIMASA, made the announcement on Thursday at the 53rd State House Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

The DG/CEO of NIMASA who was providing key updates on the activities of his Agency said those arrested include perpetrators of poaching, piracy and other crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.
According to Jamoh, 17 of those convicted bagged seven years behind bars each and three expatriates were fined.

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However, Jamoh did not disclose the specifics of the cases or the amounts paid in fines.

With Nigeria losing $1bn annually to piracy, the DG said NIMASA is working with sister agencies and security outfits to address the menace.

He noted that since the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), launched the Deep Blue Project in June 2021, incidences have dropped from 34 recorded last year to none to date.

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