By Victor Arjiromanus

LAGOS—IN a bid  to curb pirate attacks and other crimes on the nation’s water, the Nigerian Navy will today embark on a sea exercise, codenamed ‘Exercise ANUM BUNENG’ with the deployment of two helicopters and eight warships.

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Addressing newsmen at the Naval base in Lagos, the Flag Officer, Western Command, Rear Admiral OH Ngalabak said: “The exercise will involve Maritime Security Operations, and Maritime Assistance Operation. The Maritime Combat Operation will involve the conduct of amphibious operations, maritime special operations, riverine operations and gunnery exercise.

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”The maritime security will entail maritime interdiction operation, visit board and search and seizure and anti-piracy. Additionally, the maritime assistance operation will cover emergency response at sea as well as search and rescue operations.”