Osas Nusakare, one of the 14 stowaways arrested onboard a foreign vessel at the Lagos Roadstead, has insisted that nothing would stop him from escaping from Nigeria to Europe.
The 45-year-old said he wanted to celebrate the New Year in a European country.
He confessed that this was his second attempt and would keep trying until he succeeded. He said nothing anyone said could deter him.
The 14 stowaways were arrested last Friday, Dec. 15, onboard a motor tanker, UOG CONSTANTINE, by naval officers from NNS BEECROFT.
Nusakare said he had boarded the vessel to travel to Europe, but they were discovered before the ship sailed out of Lagos water.
It was learnt that the ship had gone to discharge petroleum products in one of the tank firms in Lagos.
“We joined the vessel with the aim of travelling to any country in Europe. We were encouraged by the fact that we were going to celebrate the New Year in Europe. This is my second attempt. I am not discouraged. I will continue to try until I succeed,” he added.
