Attempted robbery on a cargo vessel , Nigeria
Issued: 4 days, 15 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-11-18 00:01:00 CW Alert 011- (Nov 25) West Africa Robbery Possible Pirates CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Liberia-flagged cargo vessel whilst berthed at , Berth 12 Lagos Port (exact time not specified). The Police intercepted a suspicious speed boat, and observed 7 perpetrators onboard who were seen stretching a long bamboo pole in an attempt to board the vessel. The perpetrators were equipped to steal with various tools and a rope located on the speedboat. The seven robbers were arrested and transferred to the Port Criminal Investigation Department.
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