The release noted that the location of the incident , the types of boats involved and the maneuvering were all `` consistent with reports from previous attacks on merchant vessels in the region . '' Warning shots fired after two boats raise suspicions of piracy . - The first boat is attacked by pirates and the second one, which was carrying a cargo of oil from Nigeria to Nigeria, is also attacked. Warning shots land in water and boats turn away , military says . Pirates known to prowl waters off African nation of Somalia .
Warning shots fired after two boats raise suspicions of piracy . - The first boat is attacked by pirates and the second one, which was carrying a cargo of oil from Nigeria to Nigeria, is also attacked. Warning shots land in water and boats turn away , military says . Pirates known to prowl waters off African nation of Somalia .