Crime
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
Banditry Attack in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara: Vigilante Killed, Vehicles Set Ablaze
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent banditry attack occurred in Keta town, Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State on April 6, 2025, leaving one vigilante member dead and several vehicles destroyed. The attack was carried out by a large group of armed bandits, allegedly led by the notorious bandit kingpin “Ado Alero.”
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama they the bandits, heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, stormed the town around 11:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the death of one vigilante member who attempted to resist the attack.
In addition to the loss of life, the bandits set fire to nine golf motor vehicles parked in the town, causing significant damage.
The assailants withdrew from the area after encountering strong resistance, during which one of the bandits was reportedly shot and killed.
Banditry Attack in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara: Vigilante Killed, Vehicles Set Ablaze
Bandit Attack in Kebbi Village Leaves 16 Dead
By Zagazola Makama
On April 6, 2025, a violent bandit attack occurred in the Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages of Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State as Armed men, suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa bandit group, raided the villages, rustling an unspecified number of cattle.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that In an attempt to stop the bandits, villagers and members of the local vigilante force confronted them, but the attackers opened fire indiscriminately.
Sixteen individuals were tragically shot dead during the ensuing gunfire exchange. The identities of the victims are still being confirmed. Their bodies have been taken to the General Hospital Argungu for autopsy.
The Nigerian troops were quickly deployed to the affected areas. Although the immediate threat has been quelled, security operations continue as investigations into the incident are underway.
Bandit Attack in Kebbi Village Leaves 16 Dead
Foiled Kidnapping Attempt in Katsina As Bandits Flee After Gunfight, One Killed
By Zagazola Makama
A kidnapping attempt was foiled in the early hours of April 5, 2025, in Gidan Yan Ali, Kurba Village, Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the armed bandits, believed to be part of a larger criminal gang, attacked the village around 2345hrs, setting fire to corn stalks and attempting to abduct women and animals.
Security forces were deployed to the scene to engage the bandits leading to a heavy gunfight
Although the team successfully repelled the assailants, the bandits shot and killed one Murtala Dayyabu Sidi, a 40-year-old male, before fleeing into nearby bushes.
Thanks to the prompt intervention of the security forces, the kidnapped women were rescued unharmed, and the stolen animals were recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
Foiled Kidnapping Attempt in Katsina As Bandits Flee After Gunfight, One Killed
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