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NDLEA seized N194 billion worth of cocaine in largest single bust- Arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other

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NDLEA seized N194 billion worth of cocaine in largest single bust- Arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other

NDLEA seized N194 billion worth of cocaine in largest single bust- Arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other

By: Michael Mike

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos where 1.8 tonnes (1,855 kilogrammes) of cocaine with street value of $278,250,000 (approximately $278.3 million) or N194, 775,000,000 (approximately N194.8 billion) were seized.

A statement on Monday  by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi revealed that the seized drug is perhaps the biggest singular cocaine seizure in the history of the country.

According to the statement, at least four drug barons including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested in the well-coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days across different locations in Lagos state. 

Babafemi said kingpins of the cocaine cartel in custody include: Messrs Soji Jibril, 69; Emmanuel Chukwu, 65; Wasiu Akinade, 53; Sunday Oguntelure, 53, and Kelvin Smith, 42, a native of Kingston, Jamaica. 

He said they are all members of an international drug syndicate that the agency has been trailing since 2018.

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He revealed that the warehouse located at 6 Olukuola crescent, Solebo estate, Ikorodu, was raided last Sunday while the barons were picked from hotels and their hideouts in different parts of Lagos between Sunday night and yesterday.

He said preliminary investigation revealed the class A drugs were warehoused in the residential estate from where the cartel was trying to sell them to buyers in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. They were stored in 10 travel bags and 13 drums.

Meanwhile, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) while commending all the officers and men of the agency involved in the extensive investigation including those of the American Drug Enforcement Administration, (US-DEA), said the bust is a historical blow to the drug cartels and a strong warning that they will all go down if they fail to realise that the game has changed.

NDLEA seized N194 billion worth of cocaine in largest single bust- Arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

A swift response by the Nigerian troops in Kebbi has foiled a bandit attack on Dabai Town, forcing the assailants to flee after a gun battle with security operatives.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 2 a.m. when suspected bandits attempted to invade the town.

“Security forces were immediately dispatched to intercept the assailants and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire,” the source said. “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission and escaped.”

While no casualties were reported, security operatives have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.

Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

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Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

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Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others fled.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three incident occurred on Thursday at about 7:25 p.m. when a gang of 15 armed hoodlums stormed the park, attacking and robbing commuters and traders.

A distress call alerted the police, prompting the deployment of a surveillance team to the scene.

On sighting the operatives, the robbers fled, abandoning a Golf 3 vehicle with registration number RSH 193 DB.

One suspect was apprehended but was severely beaten by an irate mob before being rescued and taken to Asokoro Hospital for treatment.

Police recovered weapons from the abandoned vehicle, which has been impounded as part of ongoing investigations.

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Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed

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Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested three suspects linked to a robbery incident in Mpape that left a police officer injured.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that on March 11, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m., four robbers on a motorcycle attacked and dispossessed Michael Adewunmi of his Redmi cell phone,and other valuables at Mashafa Village, Mpape.

A police officer, Sergeant Ibritam Inyenetin, attempted to intervene but was stabbed by the robbers.

He was later treated and discharged from Jarel Hospital, Mpape.

Following intelligence reports, police operatives arrested three suspects:

Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed

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