Troops of Nigerian Army 13 Brigade don successfully rescue 18 passengers wey include two small pikin after pirates hij@ck their boat for Kombo Fishing Port axis wey dey Cameroon water. The wahala happen on January 11, 2026, as the passengers dey travel between Cameroon and Nigeria.
The pirates reportedly dey operate two speedboats plus one wooden boat wey dem use to stop the passenger boat. Dem carry some passengers waka forcefully before army personnel show beta courage to save them. People wey witness the matter talk say tension full everywhere during the hij@cking.
Army personnel respond sharp sharp after distress call reach dem. Troops pursue the pirates, wey lead to exchange of fire. One of the pirates’ speedboats capsiz, and the wahala cause pirates to abandon their victims for creek. All passengers dey safe, including the two small pikin, wey no suffer any serious harm.
Pirates Scatter As Nigerian Army Exchange Fire, Victims Freed
According to statement wey Brigade Assistant Director of Public Relations, Major Yemi Sokoya release, the troops quickly deploy go rescue the kidnapped passengers. Dem show courage and professionalism as dem take back control of the situation.
During the operation, one of the pirates’ speedboats capsiz and the criminals scatter for surrounding creeks. Army confirmed say all 18 passengers dey safe and the two small pikin wey dem rescue never get serious injury. Locals hail army for dia quick response.
The swift action of 13 Brigade don show say Nigerian Army dey serious about protecting lives along the waterways. E also send warning to criminals say dem no go fit operate freely again if army dey alert. Communities dey urged to support security forces with any info about criminal activities.
Nigerian Army Commends Troops, Urge Public to Help Fight Crime
Brigadier General P. O. Alimikhena, commander of 13 Brigade, hail the troops wey show courage and commitment during the rescue. E talk say the operation demonstrate high professionalism and dedication to protecting innocent lives.
General Alimikhena urge community members to dey vigilant and report suspicious movement to security agencies. E stress say cooperation from public na key factor wey go help reduce crime for Nigeria-Cameroon waterways.
The Nigerian Army don promise to dey continue patrolling waterways sharply and respond to any distress call immediately. Public dey encouraged to dey alert and support military operations so that incidents like hij@cking no go repeat again.
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