Multi-millionaire Man Declared WANTED by Nigeria Navy (Photo)
The Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles Ekpemefumor
WANTED for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus..
In a statement released on their official website,
the Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles Ekpemefumor
WANTED for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus. He was accused of
being the mastermind of the pirate attack and hijacking of the vessel.
Below is the statement in full;
"It was earlier reported that a vessel, MT MAXIMUS with 18 crew
members and carrying 4,368.203MT of Gas Oil was hijacked on 11 February
2016 by a group of suspected pirates off Cote d’Ivoire waters.
Consequently, the Nigerian Navy deployed for rescue operations. The
vessel was eventually rescued on 19 February 2016 within Sao Tome waters
320 nautical miles (nm) off the Nigerian coast. During the rescue
operation, 6 pirates were arrested, while one of them was killed. Items
recovered from the pirates include weapons and mobile telephones.
However, in the course of investigations, it was revealed that
one MR CHARLES EKPEMEFUMOR aka Charles Parker or Captain Charles Agaba
is the mastermind of the hijack attack on the MT MAXIMUS.
Additionally, he was alleged to be responsible for the leasing
of mother ship MT DEJIKUN used for the hijack from one Mr Mustapha Kenny
Gani through a third party called Mr Steve Paul. In view of his
involvementin the pirate attack and hijacking of MT MAXIMUS, a letter of
invitation was sent to him on 15 April 2016 to enable him come for
questioning on the allegation. Several attempts have been made to ensure
his compliance but all efforts proved abortive.
Accordingly, Mr Charles Ekpemefumor alias Charles Parker is
hereby declared wanted by the Naval Headquarters in order to unravel the
circumstances of the hijack of MT MAXIMUS. Therefore, any person who
sights him should report immediately to any naval formation, military or
security agencies for prompt action."
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