Sea Pirate Attacks: Bille Women Protest to Government House Over Insecurity on Waterways


By Akaha Nsirirm, Port Harcourt


Disturbed by the recent surge in sea piracy and the kidnap of 13 passengers, including four students en route to write examinations, women from Bille community in Rivers State have taken to the streets in protest, calling on authorities to take urgent action.


Dressed in black to symbolize grief and frustration, the women marched from the old Port Harcourt Township through the city streets to the Government House, demanding an end to the recurring attacks on their people along the Bille-Port Harcourt waterways.


The protesters described the latest incident as “one too many,” noting that sea piracy has now become a major threat to lives and livelihoods.


They lamented that many victims have lost their lives while awaiting ransom payments, and the constant fear has crippled business activities along the waterways.


The protest made several stops, including the Rivers State Police Command Headquarters on Moscow Road, before terminating at the Government House in Port Harcourt.


There, they were addressed by the Camp Commandant of Government House, who assured them of a renewed security strategy and an increased presence of law enforcement along the waterways.


Despite the assurances, the women vowed to return in protest if the government fails to take concrete action to halt the attacks and restore safety, especially along the Bille-Port Harcourt route.


The protest highlights growing concerns over maritime security in Rivers State, where residents and commuters continue to live in fear of pirate attacks that threaten both lives and the local economy.


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