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Spanish coastguard finds 3

Nigerians under ship coming
from Lagos
IMA ELIJAH November 29, 2022 10:31 AM

The authorities confirmed that the

migrants were taken into the port and
attended to by health services.

Stranded Nigerians

The Spanish coastguard has rescued three

migrants stowed away on a ship that arrived in
the Canary Islands from Nigeria.

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A photograph showing the trio was distributed on

Twitter by the coastguard on Monday, November
28, 2022.

Where they stayed: They are seen sitting on the

rudder of the oil and chemical tanker Althini II.

What you should know: The vessel arrived in

Las Palmas in Gran Canaria after an 11-day trip
from Lagos, according to Marine Traffic.

What foreign authorities did: The authorities

confirmed that the migrants were taken into the
port and attended to by health services.

Why this is important: The Canary Islands is a

famous route for African migrants attempting to
reach Europe. Spanish data shows migration by
sea to the archipelago jumped 51% in the first five
months of the year compared to a year earlier.

The names and identities of the Nigerians are yet

to be revealed.

The Nigerian government is also yet to address

this event.

More details soon...

Ima Elijah

IMA ELIJAH
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