Any illegal migrants coming to Nigeria through the Cross River waterways may have to rethink as the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has launched a gunboat to enhance maritime patrol and check cases of illegal migration and child theft along the riverine areas.
Cross River State Comptroller of Immigration, Felix Uche, said this during the launch of the boat at the Nigerian Navy Jetty in Calabar.
Uche said the boat was procured by the Comptroller-General of NIS, Mohammed Babandede and distributed to all Commands that have a maritime boundary with other countries to enhance sea patrols.
According to the Comptroller, 16 NIS personnel were trained by officials of the Nigerian Navy on maritime operations and patrols for a period of two months.
The state immigration boss commended the naval authorities for the training of the NIS personnel, adding that the synergy between both forces was cordial and rewarding.
Speaking at the event, the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship Victory, Commodore Julius Nwagu, said that the Navy had tried at all levels to partner with sister agencies in the provision of security for all Nigerians.
Image Credit:file