shippingposition
  • Home
  • News
  • Editorial
    • Vox Pop
  • Maritime safety
  • Oil and Gas
  • Personality
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
shippingposition

Home » Cross River Community Laments Harassments, Assault By Sea Pirates

Cross River Community Laments Harassments, Assault By Sea Pirates

by Joshua
December 11, 2023
in Maritime safety

The people of Ine-Utang Day Spring Peninsula in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River have decried alleged incessant  harassments and assault metted on the community by sea pirates and militants.

Mr Happiness Asuquo, the community head, who spoke on a wide range of issues with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, appealed to government to come to their rescue.

Asuquo, who said that they were living in fear, said his people were always beaten up and their food stuffs, fuel and other items taken away each time the pirates and militants invaded the community.

This is what we suffer daily here. We are constantly attacked and our food items taken away while we are also beaten on top of it all.

“This people who also take money from us, have made our lives miserable.

“This is why we are calling on the government for protection; if they can’t do anything for us, they should at least ensure that our hard earned daily bread is not taken from us,” he appealed.

The community head also decried absence of government presence in Ine-Utang Day Spring Peninsula.

While noting that there was no school for their children to attend, Asuquo further said there was no health centre, electricity and clean water in the community.

“Our children do not attend any school since we cannot afford to send them far because of lack of money. We don’t farm; we survive only on fishing.

“We are just like community that are always used whenever elections come only to be forgotten thereafter.

“A former Senator, a woman well known to all, votes here in this country and nobody will believe that she is part of us,” he lamented.

A Naval officer who pleaded anonymity, said without the necessary logistics support, the community would continue to face the challenges.

 


Related Posts

WEEKLY GLOBAL MARINE INCIDENTS

July 7, 2025
Shippers’ Council Seeks Quick Resolution Of Legal, Operational Issues At Kaduna Dry Port

Regulations, Strict Enforcement Will Check Boat Mishaps, Says NSC Boss

July 7, 2025
World Shipping Council Says 576 Containers Lost At Sea In 2024—Official

World Shipping Council Says 576 Containers Lost At Sea In 2024—Official

July 7, 2025
Western Naval Command Hosts Tripartite Meeting On Fishing Security And Operations

Western Naval Command Hosts Tripartite Meeting On Fishing Security And Operations

July 7, 2025

Latest News

Customs Intercepts Fuel Worth ₦58.36m

CRFFN in Crisis as 4 of 5 Accredited Associations Rebel — Declare POF Illegal After Court Bombshell

July 19, 2025

Nigerian Navy’s Maritime Institute Commences Executive Blue Economy Course for Media Leaders

NSML Bags Maritime Excellence Award, Reaffirms Focus on Training and Capacity Development

Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria Appeal to President Tinubu to Protect Academy’s Unique Structure

NIMASA’s Campaign Against War Risk Premiums: Rhetoric Or Real Reform?

Customs Intercepts Fuel Worth ₦58.36m

E-Call-Up: Lagos, Stakeholders Agree On From Aug. 1 Take-off, N10,000 Fee

Customs CG Adeniyi Adopts Public School, Promises Sustained Support for Education, Health and Youth Development

Navy Hands Over 1,575 Kg Of Cannabis Sativa To NDLEA

Comptroller Oramalugo Launches Second Edition Of Book On Customs Administration In Nigeria

Troops Apprehend 42 Oil Thieves, Recover Stolen Products

Mariners Launch Waterside Centre in Lagos, Hold Symposium in Honour of Late Dr. Asoluka

kindly like our Facebook page

Health

The Usefulness Of Watermelon Seeds You May Not Know
Health

The Usefulness Of Watermelon Seeds You May Not Know

July 14, 2025

Watermelon is one fruit that’s hard to resist when it gets too hot. It’s sweet and is high in water...

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: THE HEART

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: THE HEART

June 30, 2025
Why Your Favourite Seasoning Cubes May Be Hurting Your Kidneys

Why Your Favourite Seasoning Cubes May Be Hurting Your Kidneys

June 30, 2025
Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert

Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert

June 30, 2025
ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: The Liver

June 16, 2025
ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

June 16, 2025
Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

June 1, 2025
20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

June 1, 2025
Health Facts You Didn’t Know

How Your Habit Affects Fertility

May 19, 2025
Fruits For Raining Season

Fruits For Raining Season

May 19, 2025

© 2021 Shippingposition

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Coast To Coast
  • Oil and Gas
  • Maritime Education
  • The Terminals
  • Maritime safety

© 2021 Shippingposition