The Nigerian Navy has declared 43 personnel wanted for desertion.
This follows a trend in the navy involving officers serving in vessels and ships assigned on foreign missions.
In a circular displayed at its headquarters in Abuja, the navy named the officers on the wanted list and their photographs.
It also urged the public to help with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the fleeing officers.
The circular also mandated all navy personnel with information on the whereabouts of the 43 personnel to arrest them or be dealt with as an accomplice.
“Above are the Nigerian Navy Personnel who have deserted from Service recently. Accordingly, you are please requested to assist in providing useful information that will lead to their arrest or you may apprehend any one of them when seen and handover to the nearest Nigerian Navy base or security station,” the circular read.
Officers on the wanted list include L.O Chiegboka (SVC NN/3764. Ship: NOP Lake Chad), O.S. Itodo (SVC 5872F. Ship: NNH Warri), Anthony E.S. (SVC 18870. Ship: NNS Delta), Yusuf A. (SVC X15018. Ship: NNS Partfinder) Brown I.E (SVC X15545. Ship: NNH Warri) and Adiele S.C (SVC X15782. Ship: NNS SOROH) among others.
