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Hair Stylist, Dispatch rider Arrested for Selling Drug-laced Chin-Chin to Students, Parties
Hair Stylist, Dispatch rider Arrested for Selling Drug-laced Chin-Chin to Students, Parties
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a 30-year-old dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and at social parties in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.
A press statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said NDLEA officers on patrol around Opolo area of Yenagoa had on Sunday 10th March 2024 intercepted the motorcycle dispatch rider, Edesemi and recovered 200 grammes of chin-chin produced with cannabis sativa, which he was on a mission to deliver to a buyer.
He said a swift follow up operation led to the arrest of the hairdresser, Josephine, who distributes the drugged chin-chin from the salon where she works in Kpansia area of Yenagoa, the search of the salon led to the recovery of 3 kilogrammes bringing the total weight of the illicit substance seized from the duo to 3.2 kilogrammes
He noted that investigations revealed that they distributed the chin-chin often laced with cannabis and tramadol to students and at birthday parties., with Edesemi handling the delivery to buyers, Josephine is a major distributor to a wanted suspect who produced the drugged chin-chin.
In the same vein, NDLEA operatives in Adamawa state last Wednesday arrested two wanted suspects: Ajim Samuel (aka Boss), 30, and Davidson Joshua (aka Dantala), 36, while on their way from Onitsha, Anambra state where they had gone to buy a consignment of tramadol containing 14,428 pills of the opioid which they tucked in the body compartments of their black Honda Civic car marked YLA 623 SL. They were nabbed along Numan-Jalingo road, recovered from them were 21 grammes of cannabis and monetary exhibits totaling N19,280.
In Osun state, commercial bus driver, Ogunleye Adegoke, 49, was arrested along Gbongan-Ibadan road after NDLEA operatives discovered 2,000 capsules of tramadol, 60 tablets of rohypnol and 10 bottles of codeine syrup concealed in the spare tyre compartment of his vehicle. While a total of 343,000 pills of opioids were seized by NDLEA officers from a suspect, Lawan Abubakar, 33, in Azare town, Katagum, Bauchi state last Friday, same day the Nigerian Army transferred a suspect, Muhammadu Rabi’u, 37, with 64,000 pills of tramadol recovered from him to the Bauchi state command of NDLEA.
He said at least, 24 kilogrammes of cannabis was seized from the driver of a transport company, Ikechukwu Obialo, at Sagamu Interchange, Ogun state by NDLEA operatives last Wednesday, while in Kano, two suspects: Ali Amadu, 27, and Adamu Hassan, 33, were nabbed with a total of 125.3 kilogrammes cannabis; 3,400 pills of tramadol; and 30 bottles of codeine syrup. They were arrested last Monday at Gadar Tamburawa area, and last Friday at Tsamiya Babba, Hotoro respectively.
He revealed that 118 kilogrammes of cannabis were recovered from a warehouse in Masaka area of Nasarawa state last Saturday, NDLEA operatives in Edo state last Thursday arrested a suspect, Kole Samuel, 50, with 75 kilogrammes of same psychoactive substance at market area, Otuo, Owan East LGA. Same day, operatives raided the Oloma-Okpe forest in Akoko Edo LGA where they destroyed 3,944.2075 kilogrammes of cannabis on 1.577683 hectares of farmland.
Babafemi said with the same vigour, the various commands of the agency across the country continued the War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, advocacy campaign in the past week.
Meanwhile, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) while commending the officers and men of the Bayelsa, Adamawa, Osun, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Edo, Kano, and Ogun Commands of the Agency for their outstanding feats in the past week, equally applauded their counterparts in all the commands across the country for intensifying their WADA advocacy lectures thus creating a fair balance between their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.
Hair Stylist, Dispatch rider Arrested for Selling Drug-laced Chin-Chin to Students, Parties
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Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
By Zagazola Makama
Recent air strikes by security forces in Borno State have eliminated key members of an insurgent Shura council, in what sources describe as a significant blow to the group’s leadership structure.
Security sources said the strikes, carried out about three to four days ago at a location west of Dogon Chukun, targeted a of senior insurgent figures.
The sources disclosed that three Shura council members were among those neutralised, alongside two senior field commanders known as “Munzirs” and several fighters believed to be serving as bodyguards.
According to the sources, the operation has disrupted the command hierarchy of the group, as the Shura council plays a central role in strategic decision-making and operational coordination.
According to the sources, another top figure identified as Yaa Bashir, also a senior member of the Shura council, sustained a serious thigh fracture in the strikes.
They further revealed that a foreign fighter identified as Abu Khalid, believed to be an Arab national, also suffered severe injuries during the same operation.
The sources added that efforts are ongoing to ascertain the identities of others affected while assessment of the full impact of the strikes continues.
They noted that the operation forms part of sustained efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to degrade insurgent leadership and disrupt their operational capabilities in the North-East.
Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community
By Zagazola Makama
An incident of indiscriminate shooting by members of a hybrid security force has left one personnel and a civilian injured in Mandaragirau village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on April 30 when members of the hybrid forces deployed under the 162 Amphibious Battalion allegedly discharged their weapons indiscriminately within the community.
The sources disclosed that the shooting resulted in injuries to one member of the hybrid force and a civilian who were both evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
According to the sources, the situation was promptly brought under control, while the erring personnel involved in the incident was arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
They added that preliminary inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure appropriate disciplinary action.
Security authorities assured residents of the area that measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence and maintain order within the community.
Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community
Troops Engage Terrorists, Encounter IEDs in Anambra Patrol Operation
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5 Operation Udo Ka have conducted a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, encountering suspected terrorists and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the operation.
Security sources said the patrol was carried out at about 10:30 a.m. on May 1 from Forward Operating Base Lilu, involving troops alongside other sister security agencies and local security formations.
The sources disclosed that the patrol covered the Eziorsu–Osunachu axis within Lilu community when troops came under fire from suspected terrorist elements.
According to the sources, the troops also encountered multiple IEDs planted along the route but were able to contain the situation and continue the operation.
They added that two soldiers sustained minor injuries during the encounter and were immediately stabilised.
The sources further said the area has been secured, with clearance operations ongoing to neutralise threats and ensure safe passage within the general area.
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