Troops of Nigerian Army 13 Brigade don rescue 18 passengers, including two small pikin, after dem foil one boat hijacking wey suspected sea pirates plan for passenger boat wey dey go from Nigeria go Cameroon.

 

The gbege happen on January 11, 2026, when armed pirates wey get two speedboats and one wooden boat block the passenger vessel for Kombo Fishing Port axis for Cameroonian waterways. All passengers for the boat get kidnapped, wey make dem send emergency distress call.

 

Troops from 13 Brigade wey dey Ikang act quick, chase the pirates enter the waterways. During the chase, gunfight burst, one of the pirates speedboats capsized. The pirates fear as dem see troops power, dem abandon their captives, run disappear enter nearby creeks.

 

All the 18 passengers dey safe, no one get injury.

 

Brigadier General P.O. Alimikhena, Commander of 13 Brigade, hail the troops for their courage, professionalism, and quick action.

 

“This successful rescue show say our men and women dey very courageous, professional, and dem dey ready protect life and make our waterways safe,” e talk. “We go continue to control our operational area and protect citizens from any kind criminal activity.”

 

E also beg the public make dem dey support security by giving correct and timely information wey go help troops fight crime, talk say community cooperation dey very important to maintain peace and security for Cross River State.

 

The operation show say 13 Brigade dey serious to protect lives, secure waterways, and keep safety for the region.