Nigeria
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
19:04.2009: 0245 LT: Tin Can islands, Lagos, Nigeria.[wp_geo_map]
Two motor boats with eleven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. Robbers climbed using hooks and ropes. Robbers broke into store room and stole ship’s stores. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered and rushed to the location. On sighting the crew, robbers threatened with long knives and escaped in their boats. Read More