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NDLEA seizes 6 vehicles, 40ft trailer load skunk in Abuja
NDLEA seizes 6 vehicles, 40ft trailer load skunk in Abuja
. Intercepts Australia-bound cocaine in face cream bottles in Lagos
By: Michael
Mike
A 40ft trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilogrammes has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.
The truck was intercepted while the drug in it is being distributed into six vehicles for onward distribution to some Northern states.
A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said the intelligence-led operation, which took place at 1:20am on Saturday led to the seizure of not only the large illicit consignment but also the trailer and the six vehicles: Toyota Van, Toyota Camry car, Toyota Sienna bus, JAC 4-wheel-drive Hilux truck, Toyota Corolla car and a Vento Passat car as well as the arrest of a suspect: 42-year-old Isaac Desmond.
Babafemi added that the consignment was loaded into the trailer at Uzebba in Owan local council area of Edo State.
In another raid in the FCT, according to the spokesman, two suspects: Anthony Nnamdi, 42, and Abba Ali, 27, were arrested by NDLEA officers at Nyanya, where a combined 1.398 kilogrammes cocaine and a precursor substance used in preparing crack cocaine were recovered from them.
He said no fewer than 20 wraps of cocaine weighing 330 grammes have been recovered from a cargo going to Australia at a logistics firm in Lagos by officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) in NDLEA, noting that the cocaine parcels were concealed around the body of face cream containers in the shipment.
Babafemi added that a total of 338,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup worth more than N1,190,168,200.00 in street value, were intercepted in two containers watch-listed by the agency following processed intelligence.
He revealed that the illicit consignments were discovered during joint examination of the containers by NDLEA operatives, Customs and other security agencies last Thursday and Friday at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state.
In Lagos, the traditional chief priest of the Igunuko shrine, Alpha beach Ajah Lekki where 2,760 kilogrammes skunk was recovered on 25th October 2024, Bariu Aliu (alias Malo) has been arrested by NDLEA operatives after over three months of manhunt for him. Though two of his accomplices were earlier arrested at the shrine last year and had since been charged and convicted in court, Bariu was said to be the leader of the syndicate.
A suspect, Habibu Ya’u, 23, was nabbed by NDLEA officers who raided Gadar Tamburawa, Zaria road, Kano last Thursday where they recovered 45 blocks of cannabis weighing 24.2 kilogrammes; and 40,800 pills of opioids including tramadol from him.
Babafemi said 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, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), while commending the officers and men of DOGI, FCT, PHPC, Lagos, and Kano commands of the agency for the arrests and seizures, stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated.
NDLEA seizes 6 vehicles, 40ft trailer load skunk in Abuja
Troops arrest suspected gunrunner, intercept 200 rounds of ammunition in kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner and intercepted 200 rounds of ammunition in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A security source disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 3:15 a.m. on March 29 during a joint intelligence-led operation involving troops of 2 Battalion and a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The source said the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of the suspect, who was reportedly en route to Kaduna from Jos through Dambo community in Zaria.
“Troops swiftly established a snap checkpoint at Dambo, where the suspect was intercepted in possession of 200 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition,” the source said.
He added that the suspect has been handed over to ONSA for further investigation and necessary action.
The source noted that the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition, as well as disrupt criminal networks operating across the North-West and North-Central regions.
Troops arrest suspected gunrunner, intercept 200 rounds of ammunition in kaduna
Troops intercept vehicle conveying suspected terrorist logistics in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a vehicle conveying suspected logistics supplies meant for Boko Haram terrorists along Maiduguri–Mafa road in Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the vehicle, with registration number GZA 359 XA, was intercepted during a stop-and-check operation conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Mechanised) at a checkpoint.
According to the source, the interception followed a thorough search of the vehicle, which revealed several cartons of assorted medical drugs, motorcycle tubes, and brand-new motorcycle tyres concealed in sacks.
Other items recovered include mosquito nets, rolls of mats, cartons of air brake cylinders for heavy-duty trucks, and cartons of detergent.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the items lacked proper clearance and were being transported to Kusuri, a border town en route to Chad.
“All efforts to trace the owners of the items proved abortive,” the source said.
He added that the vehicle, recovered items, and the civilian drivers would be handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops intercept vehicle conveying suspected terrorist logistics in Borno
Troops arrest another suspected terrorist logistics supplier in maiduguri
By: Zagazola Malama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Maiduguri, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspect, identified as Mohammed Adamu, 26, was apprehended at Muna Garage during an intelligence-led operation.
According to the source, the suspect was intercepted while conveying 25 one-litre containers of engine oil concealed in sacks, along with a sum of N624,900.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was on a mission to procure and supply logistics items, including motorcycle parts, to Boko Haram terrorists before his arrest.
“The suspect confessed to being involved in the supply of logistics to different террорист elements for a long period,” the source said.
Items recovered from him include 25 one-litre containers of engine oil, the cash sum of N624,900, one Infinix mobile phone, a power bank, a national identity card and three ATM cards.
The source added that the suspect would be handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation and necessary action.
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