Navy Declares 43 Wanted As Ratings Abscond In Europe
The Nigerian Navy has declared 43 ratings wanted for desertion. A circular containing the names and photographs of the deserters displayed at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, requested anyone with useful information that could lead to their arrest to report to the nearest naval facility or police station. The circular also mandated all naval personnel with information on the whereabouts of the missing officials to arrest them or be dealt with as an accomplice. Although no reason was given for the disappearance of the officers, it was gathered that most of the ratings, who were serving on naval vessels on foreign missions absconded when their ships berthed in Europe. The circular read, “Above are the Nigerian Navy personnel who have deserted from service recently.