The Nigerian Military High Command on Wednesday, said that its troops successfully rescued three Beninoise after their fishing vessel caught fire at the Lagos anchorage.
Coordinator of the Defence Media Operations (CDMO), Major General John Enenche made the disclosure in an operation update released in Abuja, and obtained by Television Nigerian.
General Enenche said, the crew were rescued by the Nigerian Navy Ship BINI after a distress call was sent out at past midnight on April 21.
“On arrival at the scene, the fishing boat with a call sign SHORT TAIL was completely engulfed by fire, one of the crew member was severely burnt in the incident. The crew members who could not communicate in English were given first aid at the naval Base Medical Centre where they were stabilized and treated”. he said.