Mission Not Yielded As Europe-bound Nigerian Stowaways Were Caught in Ghana

Three Nigerians craving to reach Europe by all means hid in a Europe-bound ship that left Lagos port. But the Nigerians had their plans cut short when they were discovered on board the ship at Ghana’s port of Tema.

The unidentified Nigerians, according to Ghana News Agency, said they boarded the ship separately, all united in the mission to seek greener pastures in Europe.

Two of the stowaways said it was not their first time, trying to sail to Europe illegally. They had made it before, but were deported home.

The Port Security Manager, Joseph Punamane said the Nigerian stowaways would be sent back to Nigeria.

He advised the stowaways to discontinue embarking on such illegal voyages, citing many instances where failed attempts have led to extreme injuries and sometimes deaths.

“I think some of them are just desperate even though they know they will die,” he said.