A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, has arrived in Lagos as part of its West Africa’s regional mission to aid British allies and partners in driving down illegal activities, including piracy and illicit trafficking.

The British High Commission's Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer Ndidiamaka Eze explained that the visit would help deliver capacity training and support maritime security in the region.

HMS Trent departed Gibraltar carrying an expert boarding team of UK Royal Marines and a Puma surveillance drone.

The ship’s mission is to assist countries in West African, to develop capability, to fight illegal crimes at sea and ensure they can play an effective role in bringing stability.