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NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-bound Cocaine, Opioids in Female Sanitary Pads, Hair Cream
NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-bound Cocaine, Opioids in Female Sanitary Pads, Hair Cream
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at three courier firms in Lagos consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream loaded in containers heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus.
A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said in one of the logistics companies, not less than 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilogrammes were concealed in hair cream containers were recovered by NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, during examination of cargoes going to Ireland last Tuesday. Another consignment of 24 parcels of cocaine weighing 862 grammes also hidden in hair cream containers meant for delivery in UK was equally intercepted at the same company last Tuesday. Another consignment of 24 parcels of cocaine weighing 862 grammes also hidden in hair cream containers meant for delivery in UK was equally intercepted at the same on company last Friday
Babafemi also revealed that, a total of 525 pills of tramadol 225mg and ecstasy (MDMA) concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads going to Cyprus were seized at another courier firm in Lagos by NDLEA operatives last Tuesday, while a shipment of 200 ampoules of promethazine injection and pentazocine injection hidden in food items and herbs heading to London, UK, was also seized by operatives on last Wednesday.
He said operatives equally intercepted another consignment of tramadol 225mg buried in granulated melon that came from Cameroon and going to South Africa last Friday.
He also disclosed that no fewer than 550,000 pills of tramadol were intercepted at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt last Monday during a joint examination of a cargo that came from Delhi, India, with men of the Nigerian Customs Service while a suspect was already arrested in connection with the seizure.
He said in Ekiti state, NDLEA operatives supported by men of the Nigerian Army last Tuesday and Wednesday stormed three camps inside the Ise-Ekiti forest reserve, in Ise/Orun local government area where over 100,000 kilogrammes of cannabis spread across 51 hectares of farm land were destroyed, noting that the affected settlements include: Aba Saalaja with 23 hectares; Aba Paanu with 12 hectares and Aba Arogunmatidi with 16 hectares, all within the Ise-Ekiti forest reserve.
Babafemi said two suspects: Bala Musa, 42, and Danladi Muhammad, 44, were arrested last Friday malong Toro-Jos road, Kaduna with 305kg cannabis concealed in false compartment of a J5 boxer bus marked YLA 682 XM, while another suspect, Aminu Ayuba, 24 was arrested in possession of 18 kilogrammes of same substance at Makarfi town. Two others: Umar Usman, 40, and Zubairu Kabiru, 45, were arrested along Zaria- Kaduna highway in possession of 1300 tablets of tramadol, all same day.
In Jigawa state, Uzairu Ya’u, 30, was nabbed with 32.6 kilogrammes of cannabis last Thursday at Koran Shehu, while operatives in Kogi last Wednesday intercepted 77,300 pills of tramadol, diazepam and exol-5 as well as 1,230 bottles of codeine in a commercial bus driven by Attai Okolo, 68, along Aloma – Ejule road, Ofu LGA, Kogi state.
Another suspect, Mohammed Idris, 56, was nabbed along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja expressway last Tuesday with 42.400 kilogrammes cannabis coming from Lagos enroute Kano, while NDLEA operatives in Borno state arrested Idris Muhammad, 40, at Ramat area of Maiduguri last Thursday with 13,100 pills of tramadol, their counterparts in Kano last Wednesday nabbed Hakilu Usman, 35, with 25.8 kilogrammes cannabis and 3,000 pills of diazepam along Kano – Daura road.
In Taraba, no fewer than 87,790 pills of tramadol were recovered from Musa Adamu, 30, when he was arrested in Zing, while in Osun state, a raid of the home of a drug kingpin, Mayowa Awe (a.k.a Bishop) in Ilesa last Wednesday led to the seizure of 43 grammes of crack cocaine, 23 grammes of methamphetamine, 17.126 kilogrammes cannabis and a locally made pistol.
Babafemi noted that with the same vigour, commands and formations of the agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week.
Meanwhile while commending the officers and men of DOGI, PHIA, Ekiti, Kano, Osun, Taraba, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kogi, Bauchi, and Borno Commands of the agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) noted that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country are well appreciated.
He however urged them not to rest on their oars but continue to intensify ongoing drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.
NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-bound Cocaine, Opioids in Female Sanitary Pads, Hair Cream
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma neutralise three bandits in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralised three suspected armed bandits during a gun battle in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on March 4 at about 4:14 p.m. when the bandits attacked a farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, 34, from Barkinshi Village, while he was on his way to his farm on the outskirts of the community.
The sources said the victim resisted the attack and managed to stab one of the assailants with a knife before the bandits inflicted serious machete cuts on him.
Troops stationed at Super Camp Machika were immediately alerted and swiftly mobilised to the scene. “On arrival, the troops intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a gun duel.
“During the exchange of fire, three of the suspected bandits were neutralised, while others escaped into nearby bushes,” the source said.
He added that troops recovered one Honda motorcycle believed to have been used by the bandits for their operations in the area.
The injured farmer was evacuated to the Comprehensive Hospital in Dandume for medical attention and was reported to be responding to treatment.
Security operatives have since intensified patrol and surveillance in the area to track down other fleeing members of the gang.
Operation Fansan Yanma has sustained military offensive against banditry and other criminal activities across the North-West region.
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma neutralise three bandits in Katsina
Police foil abduction in Kano, one killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have foiled an abduction attempt in Rantan Village, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, rescuing two victims, while one person lost his life during the incident.
Security sources told Zagazola that the attack occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on March 2, following a distress call from a resident.
According to the source, about 15 armed hoodlums invaded the residence of one Fulani Bakwai and abducted him alongside his neighbour, Mohd Bello.
“In the course of the attack, the assailants shot Musa Mohd Bello, 25, on the left leg when he attempted to resist,” the source said.
Operatives, in collaboration with local vigilante members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and pursued the suspects.
The joint team successfully rescued the abducted victims as the suspects fled into nearby bushes.
The injured victim was rushed to Tiga General Hospital for medical attention but was later certified dead.
His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial.
Authorities said normalcy had been restored in the area, while efforts were being intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Police foil abduction in Kano, one killed
Two additional ISWAP prominent Qaids neutralised in Sambisa air strikes
By: Zagazola Makama
Two additional prominent qaids of the ISWAP have been confirmed neutralised in the recent precision air strikes conducted at Yuwe in the Sambisa general area of Borno.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the two senior terrorist leaders killed in the strikes are Ali G3, identified as the qaid in charge of Yuwe, and Abdullahi Muga, also a qaid within the group’s command structure.
Their deaths come after initial reports confirmed the neutralisation of other key figures, including Saddam and Saleh Garin Kago, both described as senior commanders, as well as Hussaini Ubaida and Ba Alayi Benbem.
The air interdiction mission was carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI at about 6:08 a.m. on Friday following confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) on structures identified as terrorist command hideouts and logistics warehouses within the Yuwe axis.
“Upon confirmation of the targets, the aircraft acquired and engaged the selected objectives with precision-guided munitions,” a source said.
Post-strike battle damage assessment indicated that the identified command hubs and logistics facilities were effectively destroyed, significantly degrading the operational capacity of the terrorists in the Sambisa corridor.
The sources added that the earlier-mentioned commanders have also been confirmed dead, while efforts are underway to obtain the identities of other prominent qaids and ISWAP commanders believed to have been neutralised during the operation.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist leadership structures and consolidating recent gains in the North-East.
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