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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
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed robbers attacked Government Secondary School Yashe in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one night watchman and injuring another before escaping with a solar inverter.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when the hoodlums stormed the school and assaulted the security guards with machetes.
One of the watchmen, Abdullahi Sanusi, 50, died on the spot, while his colleague, Aliyu Ahmed, 65, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kankia General Hospital for treatment.
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Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Kaduna have rescued a former Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Seimon Matthias, from a kidnap attempt at his Kagoro residence.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 14 at about 11:00 p.m. when an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Matthias’ residence, shooting sporadically in an attempt to abduct him.
However, the sound of gunfire attracted the attention of police officers and other security operatives stationed nearby, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
The assailants, overwhelmed by superior firepower, abandoned their victim and fled to the mountains.
Police said the victim was rescued unhurt, and a joint operation involving the Army and Kaduna Vigilante Service (KadVS) was ongoing to flush out the criminals from the surrounding bush areas.
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
Gunmen Kill Two NSCDC Officers, Cart Away Rifles in Abia
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have ambushed a patrol team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Obiakpu Obuzor, Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, killing two personnel and making away with their rifles.
It was gathered that the attack occurred on February 25, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m.
Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the deceased officers, identified as AIC Mohammed Bello Bako and CCE Justice Anyamele, were part of a six-man patrol team securing oil pipelines when they were ambushed by unknown armed men.
The attackers reportedly seized the officers’ AK-47 rifles with breach numbers 47-02736 and KAM-04171 before fleeing the scene.
The bodies of the slain officers have since been buried, while efforts by the NSCDC to track the assailants and recover the stolen weapons have so far been unsuccessful.
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