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NDLEA, India’s NCB join efforts to end illicit shipments of tramadol, others to Nigeria

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NDLEA, India’s NCB join efforts to end illicit shipments of tramadol, others to Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India have agreed to intensify their efforts in the fight against shipment of illicit drugs between the two countries especially the illegal flow of opioids such as tramadol and codeine-based syrup to Nigeria from the South Asian country.

This was part of agreements reached during a virtual meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Director General of NCB, Mr. Anurag Garg along with top officials of the two anti-narcotics agencies on Wednesday

In his remarks at the meeting, Marwa noted the threat posed to public health and security by illicit drugs in both Nigeria and India, while emphasizing the need to strengthen the existing partnership between NDLEA and NCB based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two agencies in 2023.

He said: “The main reason why I requested for this engagement is the illicit importation of tramadol and codeine cough syrup into Nigeria from India. This is a point that I raised the day we signed the MoU. Now, in the last 18 months, that’s from January 2024 to June this year, we have seized over one billion pills of opioids mainly tramadol and more than 14.4 million bottles of codeine syrup. This is why we need the support and collaboration of the Narcotics Control Bureau of India to work with us on this.”

The NDLEA boss also asked the NCB to assist NDLEA in specialized trainings, stating that: “The other point from me, is seeking your assistance on capacity building and training. We have had training in the past from India on drugs and investigation, training for analysts, financial investigation, cyber training, the dark web and so on. We will very much appreciate sharing from your experiences and knowledge and your support on training for our officers.”

In his response, the NCB boss Anurag Garg said it is essential for the two agencies to strengthen the existing partnership because the drug problem cuts across international borders, while he assured of their readiness to share knowledge, intelligence and experience with NDLEA on a number of areas of interest.

According to him, “we all know that there are transnational syndicates involved in the illicit drug shipments into Nigeria but we’re ready to work with you on this. Unless we come together, we cannot end this malady because we’re dealing with transnational drug syndicates, they have no respect for borders, national laws. So, the only method as of now is to collaborate, and it is a good opportunity, I mean, this meeting, we can take this initiative forward.

“On the issue of capacity building, we will be happy to offer you training. We have a training centre where we will be happy to host you for any training. I mean, as per your need, we can have a curated training programme through which we will be very happy to share whatever we know on the subject of clandestine labs or precursors or darknet monitoring or investigating darknet vendors and so on and so forth.”

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Police inspector dies in road crash in Niger

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Police inspector dies in road crash in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A police inspector has died in a fatal motor accident involving a truck and a motorcycle along the Jebba–Mokwa road in Niger.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the accident occurred on Aug. 27 at about 5:30 p.m. near Ndafu village when a truck loaded with wheat flour from Lagos to Sokoto attempted to overtake a motorcyclist.

The truck, according to sources , hit the motorcycle rider, Insp. Yahaya Ahmed, attached to Mopol 12 Minna, who was on beat duty at Kiara Rice Mills, Kpasuwa.

The victim sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, where he later died while receiving treatment.

The sources said that the corpse had been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy, while investigation into the accident was ongoing.

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Police corporal arrested for shooting three persons in Suleja

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Police corporal arrested for shooting three persons in Suleja

By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Niger have arrested a police corporal for allegedly shooting three persons during a quarrel in Gauraka, Tafa Local Government Area.

Sources said that the incident happened on Aug. 28 when the Cpl. attached to the K9 Unit, Force Headquarters Abuja, but posted on guard duty at SPC Iron Company, Suleja, went to eat at Javino Road in Gauraka.

In the process, Eugene had a quarrel with three individuals Alasen, 12, Goodluck, 18, and Idris, 36 during which he allegedly shot them in the legs with his rifle.

The sources said the officer was immediately disarmed and taken into custody, while the victims were rushed to Upland Hospital, Gauraka, for treatment.

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FCT police recover cows bought with kidnapping proceeds notorious wanted bandit and kidnapping suspect, Masud Abdullah

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FCT police recover cows bought with kidnapping proceeds notorious wanted bandit and kidnapping suspect, Masud Abdullah

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered three cows allegedly bought with proceeds of kidnapping activities within the territory.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the recovery followed further investigation into the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit and kidnapping suspect, Masud Abdullah.

According to the sources , Abdullah, earlier arrested between Aug. 21 and Aug. 25, led police operatives to Karu Forest where the livestock were found.

The sources said the operation was carried out in compliance with the Force Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Policy, and in line with standards of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

The sources added that efforts were ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate.

FCT police recover cows bought with kidnapping proceeds notorious wanted bandit and kidnapping suspect, Masud Abdullah.

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