Just In: Brazilian Navy warship arrives Nigeria

The frigate F Liberal of the Brazilian Navy has arrived in Lagos carrying over 200 officers and sailors.

The F Liberal (F-43) is a Brazilian Navy Niterói-class frigate.

The Brazilian Navy ordered the fourth ship of her class on September 20, 1970.

Liberal was commissioned on November 18, 1978. It was launched on February 7, 1977.

The purpose of the Brazilian officers' presence in Nigeria is unknown.