Army rescues passengers after sea pirate attack in Cameroon waters
Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, after a boat hijacking incident along the Nigeria–Cameroon waterways. The rescue followed a swift response to a distress call about suspected sea pirates who hijacked a passenger boat. The operation was confirmed by Major Yemi Sokoya and praised by Brigadier General P. O. Alimikhena for the troops' professionalism. The Army emphasized the importance of community cooperation in maintaining security.
What we know
- The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, when suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat along the Kombo Fishing Port axis within Cameroonian waters.
- The attackers used two speedboats and a wooden boat to abduct passengers traveling between Cameroon and Nigeria.
- Troops from the 13 Brigade responded quickly, engaging the pirates and causing one of their speedboats to capsize.
- All 18 passengers, including two infants, were rescued unharmed after the pirates abandoned them and fled.
- Brigadier General P. O. Alimikhena commended the troops and urged the public to support security efforts by providing useful information.
