Nigeria's Buhari Signs Bill to Fight Piracy and Boost Security

Muhammadu BuhariPhotographer: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images
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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law an anti-piracy bill to improve security on Nigeria waterways and exclusive economic zone, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said.

The so-called Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Bill will "ensure safe and secure shipping on Nigerian waters, prosecute infractions, and criminalize piracy," the agency known as NIMASA said in emailed statement Wednesday.