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NDLEA Declares 4 Members of a Drug Cartel Wanted Over Shipments of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

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NDLEA Declares 4 Members of a Drug Cartel Wanted Over Shipments of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

By: Michael Mike

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos.

According to a statement on Tuesday by the spokesman of anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, the decision to declare the suspects wanted followed an order granted to the NDLEA by Honourable Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos.

Those wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities include: Olarenwaju Abdulai (a.k.a Alhaji Loyingbo); Oluwafemi Abidoye (a.k.a Igbono, Baba Eje, Ade Iwaya, Femi Iwaya); Olumuyiwa Ilori (a.k.a Murphy) and Alate Kafy Bakare of Kaffy Travels.

Babafemi said the court in its ruling on Tuesday 28th January 2025 following the reliefs sought by NDLEA in charge no: FHC/L/731C/2024 ordered as follows:
“That an order of this Honourable Court declaring one Olarenwaju Ramon Abdulai a.k.a ‘Alhaji Loyingbo’, wanted by a public notice with their photographs conspicuously displayed, who are presently at large for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities with Suleiman Aremu a.k.a ‘Barryshine’, ‘Ejeoto’ is hereby granted.

“That an Order declaring one Oluwafemi Akande Abidoye a.k.a ‘Igbono’, ‘Baba Eje’, Iwaya’, ‘Femi Iwaya’, wanted by a public notice with their photographs conspicuously displayed, who are presently at large for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities with Suleiman Aremu Ganiu a.k.a ‘Barryshine’, ‘Ejeoto’ is hereby granted.
“That an Order declaring one Olumuyiwa Olufemi Ilori a.k.a ‘Murphy’, wanted by a public notice with his photograph conspicuously displayed, who is presently at large for his involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities with Suleiman Aremu Ganiu a.k.a ‘Barryshine’, ‘Ejeoto’ is hereby granted.

“That an Order declaring one Alate Kafy Zakare Bukki of Kaffy Travels wanted by a
public notice with her photograph conspicuously displayed, who is presently at
large for her involvement in the drug trafficking activities with Suleiman Aremu Ganiu a.k.a ‘Barryshine’, ‘Ejeoto’ is hereby granted.”

The leader of the gang, Suleiman
Aremu (a.k.a Barryshine) was arrested on 26th August 2024 two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics agency. Suleiman who is the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd came under the agency’s watchlist over his alleged role in four foiled attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia and Qatar through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos between 2022 and 2024.

Babafemi said many of Barryshine’s mules have since been arrested by NDLEA, prosecuted and convicted. He is currently facing multiple criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos.

The spokesman pleaded with members of the public with any information on the whereabouts of the four wanted suspects to contact the nearest NDLEA Command, call the toll free helpline: 080010203040 or send direct messages to any of NDLEA’s social media accounts: @ndlea_nigeria on Instagram, X, Tiktok and @ndlea01 on Facebook or @ndleatv on Youtube.

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One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles

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By: Zagazola Makama

The Ebonyi State Police Command says one person has been killed in renewed hostilities between Enyimagu and Ekpoamaka communities in Ikwo Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the decades-long crisis between the two communities, which had been dormant for some time, flared up again on Saturday evening.

The Nigerian Army troops and other security agencies were swiftly deployed to restore order.

On Sunday morning, security personnel discovered the corpse of an unidentified elderly man with multiple bullet wounds at Odumewu, Enyimagu axis.

He was said to have engaged the security forces in a gun battle before being shot dead.

The military also recovered firearms and ammunition from the deceased, believed to be a mercenary hired by one of the warring communities.

The body has been deposited at Rim Hospital Mortuary, Achara, while more security teams have been deployed for intensive patrol as the situation remains tense.

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Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

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Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three travellers along the Funtua–Gusau road.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that suspected armed bandits had ambushed a white Golf 3 Wagon at Marabar Bangori.

The vehicle, driven by Sadi Ahmed, with passengers Ibrahim Umar (a.k.a Dan’iya), and Babangida Yusuf, 45, all of Yankara town, was transporting tomatoes from Funtua to Yankara when the gunmen opened fire.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized which engaged the bandits in a tactical exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the bush.

All three occupants were rescued unhurt.

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons have been killed and two others seriously injured following a violent clash between residents of Azare and Zango villages in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a mob from Azare village, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Zango villagers on their farmlands over a protracted land dispute.

The deceased were identified as Sani Makeri, and Abdullahi Majitta, both of Zango village.

The sources said two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Bara.

The sources added that investigation has commenced to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.

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