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NDLEA intercepts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables
NDLEA intercepts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have detained a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Agbazue after she was caught attempting to export 20 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 10.7 kilogrammes concealed in African salad popularly called Abacha and dried vegetables to Doha, Qatar through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said NDLEA officers at the Lagos airport working in partnership with men of the Department of State Security (DSS) last Thursday intercepted Chidinma, an outbound passenger from Lagos to Doha, on Qatar Airways during clearance of passengers at the screening point of terminal 11 of the MMIA.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that Chidinma was based in Qatar but returned to Nigeria last December for Christmas celebration. She said preparatory to her return to Doha, she lodged at Club Dice Hotel in Ikotun area of Lagos where the consignment was handed over to her for trafficking to the Arab country.
Babafemi also said two suspects: Monday Okeke and Chigozie Emeka were last Tuesday arrested by NDLEA operatives in Oniwaya, Yaba and Agege area of Lagos, where they recovered from them 842,560 pills of opioids especially tramadol in addition to 15 litres of codeine syrup and 596 grammes of Molly.
He said attempt by Okeke to bribe the NDLEA officers with N5 million cash was rebuffed while the money was documented as part of exhibits to prosecute the suspects in court.
In Bayelsa State, the bid by three suspects: Ebuka Eze, 31; Ugochukwu Okoro, 44; and Kingsley Uzim, 27, to smuggle opioids including codeine, molly, tramadol and diazepam weighing a total of 73.425 kilogrammes to the creeks in Southern Ijaw area of the state was thwarted last Wednesday by NDLEA operatives at Swali jetty, Yenagoa where Ebuka and Ugochukwu were arrested while Uzim was nabbed at Amasoma in a follow up operation.
He revealed that the drugs were concealed in jumbo sacks and conveyed to the jetty in a tricycle.
Also arrested with 137 blocks of cannabis weighing 71 kilogrammes during a raid at Orile Imo, Ogun state last Friday were two suspects: Eniola Muyideen and Bankole Shuaib.
NDLEA operatives in Taraba State recovered 39,980 pills of tramadol from a suspect, Abubakar Mohammed, 33, in Lankaviri village, and another suspect, Apaji Vincent, 29, arrested in Wukari last Thursday l with 131 kilogrammes cannabis sativa.
In Abia state, Nwachukwu Chinedu, 28, was arrested last at Akara Ahuba, Isikwuato local government area by NDLEA officers. Recovered from him include 46.65 kilogrammes cannabis and different quantities of tramadol, methamphetamine and rohypnol as well as N71,500 monetary exhibit.
In Ondo State, at least, 127.5 kilogrammes cannabis loaded in a Volkswagen Vento saloon car marked NTT 215 AA was recovered along Isua/Kabba road, Idoani area of Ose local government area, while a 30-year-old female suspect, Chinasa Christopher was arrested with 400 bottles of codeine syrup in Sabon Gari area of Kano. The owner of a consignment of illicit drugs intercepted along Zaria-Kano road, Bakura Goni was arrested at Mile 2 market in Lagos last Tuesday in a follow up operation and flown to Kano to face charges. The consignment consisting of cannabis and tramadol weighing 73.8 kilogrammes was earlier seized in a truck conveying it from Lagos to Kano.
In Edo State, 278 kilogrammes of cannabis going to Idoani in Ondo state was recovered during a raid at Oloma-Okpe forest, Akoko-Edo local government area, not less than 3,065.255 kilogrammes of the same psychoactive substance was razed on two farms at Amahor waterside forest in Igueben area of the state where three suspects: James Thankgod; Wisdom James and Akpa Festus were arrested last Thursday.
Babafemi revealed that NDLEA commands across the country intensified their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy lectures in the past week.
Meanwhile, while commending the officers and men of the MMIA, Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Kano, Abia, Bayelsa, Ondo, and Taraba commands of the agency for their balanced efforts in the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) equally applauded their counterparts across the country for intensifying their WADA advocacy lectures.
NDLEA intercepts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:20 a.m. on May 6 by troops of Sector 4 deployed at Gashish following credible intelligence.
The sources said the operation was carried out at Kara village in Barkin Ladi LGA.
According to the sources, the suspect was arrested during a targeted operation based on actionable intelligence on criminal activities within the area.
“The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action,” the sources said.
The military added that troops had continued to intensify intelligence-driven operations across Plateau to curb kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities threatening peace in affected communities.
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau
Troops Foil Suspected Terrorists Activities in Sokoto Communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have responded to reports of suspected terrorists activities in parts of Sokoto State.
Sources disclosed that troops of 8 Division Garrison deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gandi were mobilised at about 11:15 a.m. on May 5 following intelligence reports on terrorists activities at Dankalmawan and Kurukuru villages.
The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the affected communities and conducted clearance operations in the general area.
According to the sources, no contact was made with the suspected terrorists as they fled before the arrival of troops.
“Troops responded promptly to the information and dominated the area to deny the criminals freedom of action,” the sources said.
The military added that surveillance and patrols had been intensified in the affected communities and adjoining areas to forestall further threats.
The sources reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustaining offensive and clearance operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-West region.
Troops Foil Suspected Terrorists Activities in Sokoto Communities
Troops Neutralise Three Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara Fighting Patrol
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources disclosed on Wednesday that the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day as troops intensified clearance operations against terrorist elements operating within the state.
According to the sources, the troops embarked on the fighting patrol at about 5:30 a.m., covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages during the operation.
The sources said contact was established with terrorists at Dumburum village, leading to a gun battle between troops and the armed elements.
“During the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered several weapons and ammunition,” the sources said.
Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one SK-21 A1 machine gun, one locally fabricated handgun, six AK-47 magazines and one FN rifle magazine.
The troops also recovered 123 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 179 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition on links and 269 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
Military sources added that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
The sources said troops had continued aggressive patrols and clearance operations across troubled communities to deny terrorists freedom of movement and restore security in the affected areas.
They added that the general security situation within the operational area remained under control, while efforts to track fleeing terrorists were ongoing.
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