Crime
NDLEA arrests 4 wanted kingpins over 16 tons illicit drugs in Lagos, Abuja
NDLEA arrests 4 wanted kingpins over 16 tons illicit drugs in Lagos, Abuja
Four persons wanted in connection with over 16,000 kilogrammes (16 tons) of illicit drugs intercepted in Lagos, Abuja and Netherlands top the list of arrests by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in parts of the country in the past week.
A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said in Lagos, anti-narcotics officers who have been on the trail of 48-year-old Aro Aderinde for weeks arrested him on Sunday 16th October over his involvement in the export of 3,149 kilogrammes cannabis sativa concealed in coconut fibres via container number MSKU 1820587.
In the same vein, two women: Hauwawu Bashiru and Basirat Yahaya linked to the attempt to export 90 kilogrammes of methamphetamine through Pastor Anietie Effiong of Promise of Zion Church, Oron, Akwa Ibom state, were also arrested in Lagos and moved to Uyo to face charges along with the clergyman. Pastor Effiong was earlier arrested on Saturday 6th August, 2022.
Babafemi also revealed that a notorious drug dealer in the Mushin-Isolo axis of Lagos, Monday Michael, 45, was arrested last Monday while conveying 365.7 kilogrammes of cannabis in two Toyota Sienna space buses marked FST 189 FD and FST 273 GF.
He said another drug lord, Abdulkadir Mohammed, 47, wanted over the seizure of 5,640 kilogrammes cannabis at a warehouse in Chukuku area of Kuje, Abuja, was nabbed on Sunday 16th October, following the arrest of his wife, Saadatu Abdullahi, 35, who was found at the store when it was raided.
He said in Edo, at least 10 suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure of 4,870.2 kilogrammes cannabis in parts of the state, adding that last Wednesday operatives stormed Ohusu forest boundary, Ovia south west local government area where they recovered a total of 3,159.7 kilogrammes and arrested three suspects: Effiong Udo; Daniel Ebong and Asuquo Effiong.
Similarly, last Saturday, operatives intercepted a Toyota Sienna space bus conveying 49 bags of C/S weighing 638.5 kilogrammes along Uwenusi road in Uhunmonde local government area, while 36 kilogrammes of the same substance stored in the bush along Uromi/Ubiaja road were equally recovered.
In another operation, three suspects: John Paul, Liberty Rolland, and Aboki Stephen were arrested at Okpe in Akoko Edo with 55 kilogrammes of cannabis.
He said no less than 127 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa were seized and a suspect, Pius John arrested while 854 kilogrammes of the same substance were recovered when operatives raided Okpe forest where some cannabis farms were destroyed, even as three suspects: David Obada, Blessing Okechukwu and Odoh Sunday caught with the 854 kilogrammes cannabis sativa were arrested.
In Ondo state, operatives stormed the Aponmu forest in Idanre local government area where 52 bags of cannabis sativa that weighed 676 kilogrammes and the truck being used to load the consignment were recovered on Sunday 16th October, while the trio of Christopher Amuzoga, Chikogu Samuel and Ijeoma Okenna were arrested with 690 kilogrammes of cannabis at Ipele forest last Tuesday.
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In Kano, operatives arrested Isah Mohammed and Sandra Okafor at Dakata area on Friday 21st October after they were caught with 538 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 391.2 kilogrammes; 259,000 tablets of tramadol; 100 bottles of codeine based syrup, and 150,000 tablets of pregabalin.
Babafemi said this followed the arrest of Abel John and Helen James with 328.7 kilogrammes cannabis sativa at Gonin gora area of Kaduna, while 5,000 tablets of tramadol and 25,000 tablets of Exol-5 were recovered along Abuja-Kaduna express road. Also, a suspect, Yahaya Musa, was arrested on Sunday 16th October at Tashar Yari, Kaduna, with over 30,000 tablets of tramadol, diazepam and exol-5.
In Bauchi, a suspect, Ogbonna Ikechukwu, was arrested at Gadar Maiwa, Ningi local government area, with 67,960 tablets of various types of psychotropic substances while in Akwa Ibom state, operatives raided the Marina market, Eket, where quantities of illicit substances along with
N1,193.060 cash and N849,000.00 fake currency were recovered from fleeing suspects.
Meanwhile, while commending the officers and men of Lagos, Ondo, Edo, FCT, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom, Kano, Kaduna, and Apapa Port Commands of the anti-narcotics Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd), said the arrest of the fleeing drug kingpins is a warning signal to those still in the criminal illicit drug trade that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them.
He however charged officers and men across all commands to intensify the heat on the drug cartels until they are dismantled.
NDLEA arrests 4 wanted kingpins over 16 tons illicit drugs in Lagos, Abuja
Crime
Niger Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Sacrifice Biological Children for Money Rituals
Niger Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Sacrifice Biological Children for Money Rituals
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four persons for allegedly offering their biological children for sacrifice in a desperate attempt to acquire wealth through money rituals in Minna.
The suspects, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed Hamisu, 43; Abubakar Abdullahi, 40; Aliyu Sule, 25; and Mohammed Idris Dogara, 57, were arrested alongside a 40-year-old native doctor, Shehu Abubakar, during a police operation at an isolated compound in the Garima area of Bosso, Minna.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
According to the police, the suspects were arrested on October 27 at about 8:30 p.m. after operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit received credible intelligence about suspicious activities believed to be connected with ritual practices at the location.
The police said operatives immediately mobilised to the scene, where they arrested the five suspects and recovered several items, including blood-stained red and white clothing, four calabashes, two live chickens, three slaughtered chickens, a blood-stained knife and a large mat on which the items were arranged.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the four suspects had approached the native doctor to perform money rituals for them using a human skeleton allegedly discovered during mining activities.
The native doctor reportedly declined their request, explaining that he did not offer such services. However, the four suspects allegedly persisted and offered their biological children as sacrifices in exchange for different sums of money.
Police said that following their insistence, the native doctor allegedly instructed each of them to purchase a chicken and assemble at a designated location where the ritual would be performed.
The operation was reportedly carried out while the suspects were executing the planned ritual. One of the suspects, Aliyu Sule, was allegedly caught holding a blood-stained knife and preparing to slaughter his chicken, while three others had already slaughtered theirs.
The police said the suspects confessed during interrogation and were being subjected to further investigation before being charged to court.
The command condemned criminal activities and reiterated its commitment to combating ritual-related crimes, violent offences and other threats to public safety in the state.
SP Abiodun urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to prevent criminal activities in their communities.
Niger Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Sacrifice Biological Children for Money Rituals
Crime
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intervened in a reported farm destruction incident involving a farmer and a herder in Kerker village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, when troops deployed at Zarazong responded to a report of destruction of farmland belonging to 45-year-old Mrs Emily Musa.
The alleged perpetrator was identified as 35-year-old herder, Hussaini Abubakar.
On arrival at the scene, the troops invited both parties for an amicable settlement of the dispute.
The intervention was aimed at preventing the disagreement from escalating and maintaining peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in the community.
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have raided a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, forcing the criminals to flee.
Security sources said the offensive operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of Sector 3, operating from Anyigba.
The troops reportedly engaged the suspected kidnappers during the operation, compelling them to abandon their hideout and escape.
Items recovered from the enclave included 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles and other sundry items.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts, disrupt kidnapping networks and restore security across the area.
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