The Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles
Ekpemefumor (pictured) - Wanted for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus. In
a statement released on their official website, Ekpemefumor was accused of being
the mastermind of the pirate attack and hijacking of the vessel. After several unsuccessful
attempts to invite him over for questioning on the allegations made, the Nigerian
Navy officially declared him wanted. The statement reads,
“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. Some items were recovered from the pirates including 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
involvement in 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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