NNS JUBILEE DISCOVERS ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT CENTRE IN ESSIEN UDIM, AKWA IBOM STATE.

Troops of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) JUBILEE, in collaboration with Headquarters 2 Brigade/Operation THUNDER, 6 Battalion Nigerian Army, and operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, have uncovered an illegal recruitment and training centre operating in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

At about 1300 hours on 31 August 2026, following credible intelligence on the suspected illegal recruitment of individuals as provisional cadets of a purported Nigeria Coast Guard Academy at Uwa West, Essien Udim LGA, a joint operation was conducted by troops of NNS JUBILEE, personnel of Headquarters 2 Brigade/Operation THUNDER, 6 Battalion and operatives of the VCRU, Akwa Ibom State Police Command.

The joint team subsequently raided the Merchant Seaman Academy, Essien Udim LGA, which was allegedly being used as a venue for the illegal recruitment and training of cadets into the purported fake agency.

During the operation, a total of 12 suspects were arrested, comprising six officials suspected to be involved in the illegal activity, five recruits/trainees and one Merchant Seaman Academy cadet. The arrested suspects were subsequently handed over to the VCRU, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, for further investigation and necessary legal action.

The successful operation underscores the effectiveness of joint operations and inter-agency synergy in tackling emerging security threats. The coordinated efforts of NNS JUBILEE, the Nigerian Army and the Akwa Ibom State Police Command demonstrated the importance of timely intelligence sharing, coordinated planning and seamless cooperation among security agencies. Such collaboration remains critical to strengthening the collective security architecture, disrupting criminal activities and protecting members of the public from fraudulent and illegal recruitment schemes.


GOC 6 Div Pays Courtesy Visit to ENC.

GOC 6 Div Pays Courtesy Visit to ENC

On Thursday, 17 September 2026, the General Officer Commanding (GOC),
6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General EI Okoro, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral CD Okehie.

The visit formed part of the GOC’s familiarization engagements following his assumption of command of 6 Division and provided an opportunity to strengthen the existing relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy within the region.

During the engagement, the GOC commended the FOC for the support extended to Army formations in Calabar and its environs. He further assured the FOC that the Nigerian Army and its formations within the Calabar area would remain available to provide the necessary support whenever called upon, particularly in efforts to combat maritime criminalities within the region.

Responding, the FOC expressed appreciation to the GOC for the visit, noting that the fight against maritime crime requires the collective efforts of all relevant stakeholders. He emphasized that activities at sea and on land are closely interconnected, as incidents at sea may have their roots on land, while activities on land can equally have implications for maritime security. He therefore stressed the need for sustained information sharing to effectively address security challenges in the region.

The visit also featured an exchange of souvenirs as a mark of goodwill and in commemoration of the engagement.

In attendance were the Chief Staff Officer, ENC; the Commander, 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army; and senior officers from both Services.

. #OnwardTogether








ENC Achievements 2026!

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HQ ENC. #OnwardTogether

The Eastern Naval Command is one of the 4 operation commands of the NN responsible for protecting Nigeria’s maritime territory, enforcement of maritime laws and defense of national security interests across the total maritime spectrum.


The Command has a coastline of about 110 nautical miles and a sea area of about 22,000 square nautical miles, which extends into the Joint Development Zone with Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe. The Command is specifically responsible for safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests within eastern maritime corridor covering Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River State.

In line with the CNS leadership and command ethos, ENC has recorded modest achievements in the area of operations, infrastructural development, administration and welfare.