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Drug dealers excrete 165 wraps of cocaine in NDLEA custody

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Drug dealers excrete 165 wraps of cocaine in NDLEA custody

Drug dealers excrete 165 wraps of cocaine in NDLEA custody

By: Michael Mike

 Two drug traffickers, Elvis Iro, 53 and Uwaezuoke Christian, 42, have excreted a total of 165 wraps of cocaine following their arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

According to the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi the two excreted the drugs which they ingested while under observation in the agency’s custody.

He revealed that the 53-year-old Elvis who is a father of four children hails from Abiriba, Ohafia local government area of Abia state, was arrested on Saturday 19th March upon his arrival on board Ethiopian Airline flight from Addis-Ababa for ingesting 65 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.376 kilogrammes.

Babafemi said during preliminary interrogation, Elvis claimed he’s an interior decorator but had to go into drug trafficking because he needed money to start a coffee business, take care of his family and stock his newly acquired shop with curtain materials/accessories in Lagos. 

He said he would have been paid $1,000 on successful delivery of the drug in Abuja.

Another passenger on the same flight, 42-year-old Uwaezuoke Christian was also arrested on arrival for ingesting 100 pellets of cocaine with a total weight of 2.243 kilogrammes, Uwaezuoke who hails from Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state claimed he’s a businessman dealing in baby’s wears before venturing into drug trafficking.

During preliminary interrogation, he said he traveled to Addis Ababa on Thursday 17th March to buy the drug for $10,000 and returned on Saturday 19th March when he was arrested. He said he sold his land in his village and took loans from friends to be able to raise money to buy the drug.

He claimed he had to go into drug to raise money for his business after being duped of $15,000 by his friend who lives in China.

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In a related development, narcotic officers of the Directorate of Operation and General Investigation, DOGI, have intercepted substantial quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis sativa packaged for export to Australia, China, Qatar, Ireland and Thailand through some courier companies in Lagos, while 2.9 kilogrammes of methamphetamine in packs of black soup and toner machine heading to Australia and Qatar was intercepted; 600 grammes of cocaine concealed in school certificates and file folders going to Australia and Thailand were equally seized. 

He said no less than 25.5 kilogrammes cannabis concealed in packs of Dudu Osun soap and tins of palm fruit extracts (banga) heading to China and Ireland was also seized at a courier company in Lagos.

Meanwhile, 2,293.324 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs and N791, 100. 00 were recovered in major raids by operatives in Ogun, Rivers and Enugu state in the past week.

Babafemi said in Rivers State, operatives last Thursday raided the notorious Abuja Water Front of Port Harcourt city following information provided by arrested suspects, on their sources of supply. A total of three suspects: Larry Samuel; Mark James and Happiness Joseph were arrested at the drug hub with 339.524 kilogrammes of cannabis saturated, methamphetamine and tramadol seized and N791,100 cash recovered from them while another drug dealer in the area Uduak  Emmanuel remains at large.

In Ogun, a 30-year-old lady, Peace Egidigbo, was arrested with 1863 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa in Mowe, Obafemi/Owode local government area last Wednesday, while no less than 150 blocks of cannabis weighing 90.800 kilogrammes were seized from the cargo compartment of a bus owned by a transport company along Orji river via Onitsha express road, Enugu State.

Speaking on the latest clampdowns, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) commended the officers and men of NAIA, DOGI, Rivers, Ogun and Enugu Commands of the agency for their diligence and vigilance. He however charged them to always strive to raise the bar in their operational feats.

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Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja

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By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 40-year-old man who allegedly posed as a soldier to deceive and extort unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.

Sources said that the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Salisu of Military Pension Board area, was arrested on Monday evening by a police ambush team from Kubwa Division while on routine patrol at FO1, Kubwa.

“On a spot search, one locally made pistol with a cartridge was recovered in his possession.

“A further search conducted at his residence led to the recovery of another locally made gun, as well as clothing and tokens suspected to belong to a civilian JTF unit, which the suspect allegedly used in carrying out criminal activities,” said the sources.

The sources said suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain his true identity and involvement in other crimes.

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Eight hunters killed in bandits’ attack in Niger

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Eight hunters killed in bandits’ attack in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

At least eight hunters have been killed during an exchange of gunfire with armed bandits in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger.

It was gathered that the incident occurred when a large number of armed bandits invaded Hunyo/Sabon Wuri village in Dusai Mahoro District of Mariga and rustled an unspecified number of cattle.

Sources said the bandits, while attempting to escape with the stolen cattle, were intercepted by the hunters between Kakihum and Kumbashi villages.

“In the ensuing exchange of fire, eight of the hunters lost their lives. Their names and addresses are yet to be ascertained.

“Police Mobile Force operatives deployed in Bangi, the divisional patrol team, and local vigilantes led by the Divisional Police Officer moved swiftly to the scene. The corpses have since been evacuated to General Hospital, Bangi, for autopsy,” said the sources.

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Soldier shot dead by police inspector in Bauchi over illegal mining truck

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Soldier shot dead by police inspector in Bauchi over illegal mining truck

By: Zagazola Makama

A soldier of the Nigerian Army has been shot dead by a mobile police inspector while intercepting a truck suspected to be conveying solid minerals from an illegal mining site in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred on Aug. 25 at about 7:50 p.m. when troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, stopped a truck with registration number Gombe 676 BLG at a checkpoint in Futuk village.

The truck driver was said to have refused to halt at the checkpoint, forcing the Guard Commander, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Ali Haruna, to pursue the vehicle with his men on motorbikes until they intercepted it.

However, on halting the truck, a mobile police officer identified as Inspector Yusuf Ibrahim allegedly disembarked and opened fire on the Guard Commander, hitting him in the stomach.

The soldiers immediately overpowered the policeman and disarmed him, while the injured officer was rushed to the Gombe Specialist Hospital for urgent medical treatment. He later died from the gunshot wound.

Sources further disclosed that the truck driver escaped from the scene in the chaos that followed the shooting.

Preliminary findings revealed that the truck was conveying solid minerals suspected to have been extracted illegally from Yalo community, also in Alkaleri LGA. The police inspector was believed to have been on illegal escort duty for the truck.

“The reasons behind the refusal of the vehicle to stop at the checkpoint, the decision of a trained police officer to open fire on soldiers after interception, and the escape of the driver remain highly suspicious. Investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances behind the incident,” the sources stated.

The sources added that the involvement of security personnel in illegal mining operations remained a disturbing trend, stressing that the incident spotlight the need for urgent and independent investigations to address compromises within the security system.

Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police has interfaced with the Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade, Brig.-Gen. U.J. Simon, to calm tensions and ensure proper handling of the case.

Zagazola learnt that the remains of the slain officer have been deposited at the hospital morgue while arrangements are ongoing for his burial in line with military tradition.

The suspect, Inspector Ibrahim, is currently in army custody, while the intercepted truck has been impounded for further investigation.

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