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NDLEA Nabs Brazilian Woman With N3bn Heroin at Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Nationwide
NDLEA Nabs Brazilian Woman With N3bn Heroin at Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Nationwide
By: Michael Mike
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide anti-narcotics operations with the arrest of a Brazilian national carrying heroin worth over ₦3 billion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The suspect, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, a 30-year-old private security officer from Brazil, was apprehended last Friday, January, shortly after arriving in Nigeria aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1431.
NDLEA operatives acted on credible intelligence, leading to a thorough search of her checked-in luggage.
During the search, officers discovered 21 factory-sealed packets of Brazilian coffee concealed in two suitcases. Further examination revealed that the coffee packs contained 30.09 kilogrammes of white heroin, which later tested positive, making it the largest single heroin seizure ever recorded at the Abuja airport.
NDLEA estimated the street value of the illicit drug at over ₦3 billion. In her preliminary statement, the suspect claimed she travelled to Nigeria under the guise of a holiday.
At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, NDLEA operatives last Tuesday intercepted two outbound passengers, Adediran Adedoyin and Afatakpa Ochuko, who were en route to Istanbul, Turkey, aboard a Turkish Airlines flight. A search of their luggage uncovered 3,990 pills of tapentadol (250mg) and tramaking (225mg) hidden inside food items.
In a separate operation, officers of the NDLEA Marine Command intercepted a wooden boat carrying 1,848 kilogrammes of Ghana Loud cannabis packaged in 44 jumbo bags at Jakande Beach, Lekki, Lagos, in the early hours of last Thursday. The consignment had reportedly just arrived from Ghana when NDLEA operatives stormed the area around 1 a.m. and seized both the drugs and the boat.
The agency also disrupted a potentially dangerous operation involving explosives. Two suspects, Aminu Ali Baba (20) and Abdulrasheed Abubakar (28), were arrested last Friday in connection with two bags containing 140 packets of explosives destined for Kano and Kaduna states. The explosives were intercepted inside a commercial bus along the Kaduna–Zaria highway, while follow-up operations led to the suspects’ arrests in Kano and Kaduna respectively.
In Kaduna State, an intelligence-led raid at Kwangila, Zaria local government area, resulted in the arrest of Fatima Ibrahim (42) and Adejimoh Ismaila (44) with 120 kilogrammes of skunk cannabis recovered.
As part of efforts to cut off drug supplies to terrorist networks, NDLEA operatives in Borno State intercepted 179,590 pills of tramadol and diazepam concealed in sacks of charcoal and animal feed last Wednesday. The drugs were being transported from Potiskum, Yobe State, to Maiduguri. A follow-up operation led to the arrest of the owner, Rabiu Imam (32).
In Kwara and Niger states, a female suspect, Mrs. Eze Chioma, was arrested in Mokwa, Niger State, following the interception of 78,500 tramadol pills at Bode Saadu, Kwara State, inside a truck from Lagos. Investigations revealed that her husband is currently remanded in prison for a similar drug trafficking offence.
In Ekiti State, NDLEA operatives arrested 72-year-old Afolalu Joseph and Abu Bunmi (alias “Go Slow”), 45, for drug dealing, recovering a total of 62 kilogrammes of skunk from their residences in Ilawe-Ekiti.
Meanwhile, a village head, Chief James Abamu, and another suspect, Aboy Abamu, were taken into custody in Edo State after a joint operation with soldiers of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade, Benin City. The operation led to the recovery of 681 kilogrammes of skunk and 181 kilogrammes of cannabis seeds at Lagos Camp, Ilushi, in Esan South-East local government area.
Additional arrests were made across Kano, Oyo, Benue, FCT, Lagos, Delta, and Ondo states, with seizures including pentazocine injections, skuchies mixtures, tramadol pills, codeine syrup, and over 1,500 kilograms of skunk cannabis.
Beyond enforcement, NDLEA sustained its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, conducting sensitisation programmes in schools, worship centres and communities across several states, including Taraba, Osun, Imo, Benue and Katsina.
Commending the officers involved, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.), praised the professionalism and operational efficiency displayed by commands nationwide. He urged officers to sustain the momentum in both drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.
NDLEA Nabs Brazilian Woman With N3bn Heroin at Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Nationwide
Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity/Siege Operations, took place at about 11:05 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at Bazamri village, a location identified as a major crossing point for members of the ISWAP.
According to the sources, troops laying ambush at the location intercepted and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of two insurgents.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area and recovered several items suspected to be logistics supplies for the terrorists.
Recovered items included 54 packs of 80-gram detergent, 32 packs of 500-gram salt and one carton of spaghetti.
Military authorities confirmed that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
The ambush team was said to have subsequently changed position and continued surveillance and waiting operations in the area as part of sustained offensive actions against terrorist movements.
Security sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory, while offensive operations across the theatre continued.
Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno
NHRC, stakeholders meet to promote human rights in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Gombe State Office, on Tuesday, organised a state consultative meeting on the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human rights in the state.
The meeting which was held in Gombe brought together stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), security agencies, community representatives, youth groups and other relevant stakeholders.
The engagement was to deliberate on the implementation of the NAP and to identify prevailing human rights concerns affecting citizens within Gombe State.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said that the engagement served as a platform for interaction, exchange of ideas and collective commitment towards strengthening human rights protection mechanisms in Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
Represented by the State Coordinator, NHRC, Gombe State office Dr Joseph Wanshe, Ojukwu emphasised the importance of the NAP as a strategic framework designed to improve the human rights situation in the state and Nigeria through collaboration among government institutions, civil society organisations and citizens.
Wanshe, while presenting an overview of the NAP, explained that the NAP is a comprehensive policy framework aimed at ensuring the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights in accordance with constitutional provisions and international human rights obligations ratified by Nigeria.
Mr Lemuel Akeweta while making his presentation said that the objectives of the meeting amongst others was to create awareness on the NAP for the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
Others he said was to encourage stakeholders’ participation in the implementation of the NAP; identifying prevailing human rights challenges within the state and strengthening collaboration among MDAs, CSOs and other stakeholders.
He also said that practical recommendations and way forward for effective implementation of the NAP at state and grassroots levels would be developed.
Our Correspondent reports that a total of 45 attendees cutting across 28 MDAs and 17 CSOs and a team of five NHRC staff were also present at the meeting.
NHRC, stakeholders meet to promote human rights in Gombe
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorist Collaborators in Taraba State Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators during a coordinated raid on identified enclaves in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said that the operation was carried out at about 0610 hours on May 10, 2026, by troops of Sector 3 OPWS deployed at Jimilari.
The sources said the troops conducted simultaneous raids on suspected terrorist hideouts at Binari, Chibi and Andamin communities following credible intelligence on the activities of criminal networks in the area.
According to the sources, three suspects believed to be providing support to terrorist elements were arrested during the operation.
Military authorities said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary interrogation to determine the extent of their involvement and possible links to wider criminal networks.
They added that troops will sustain clearance operations and intelligence-led raids across vulnerable communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area to dismantle support structures for criminal elements and restore security in the area.
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