Nigeria: Senate begins probe as Cameroon allegedly takes over mangrove islands in Akwa-Ibom — Africa Links 24

The Nigerian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.

The resolution is sequel to adoption of a motion, sponsored by Sen. Aniekan Bassey (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and co-sponsored by six other senators at plenary on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim (APC-Ondo) was named Chairman of the ad-hoc committee.

Members…