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NDLEA uncovers Meth Lab in Lagos, recovers packs of illicit drug
NDLEA uncovers Meth Lab in Lagos, recovers packs of illicit drug
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a secret laboratory producing deadly illicit substance, methamphetamine, in a residential community located in Ikeja, Lagos state.
According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, at the clandestine laboratory located at No. 4 Bode Oluwo Street, Mende, Maryland Ikeja were found
already packaged sachets of the drug and various precursor chemicals used in the production when the anti-narcotics officers of the agency stormed on it last Tuesday after credible intelligence and surveillance confirmed the illicit substance was being produced in the duplex building.
He said at the end of the search, one kilogramme of already produced and packaged methamphetamine, quantities of precursor chemicals and other items used for the production of the deadly drug were recovered from the house while efforts are on to apprehend the fleeing owner of the house.
In the same vein, officers of the Lagos Command of the agency the previous day, last Monday arrested two suspects: Wasiu Saliu and Afolabi Banjo with 247 kilogrammes of skunk at Oyingbo area of Lagos while Tijani Damilola was nabbed at Isheri with 12.5 litres of skuchies and 98 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa belonging to a fleeing suspect recovered at Akerele area of Agege just as 12.5 kilogrammes of the same substance was seized from Adebowale Babatunde after his arrest at Mushin last Thursday.
Babafemi also disclosed that a consignment of 3.2 kilogrammes skunk co noncealed in native black soap heading to the United Kingdom was intercepted by NDLEA operativ upes at the NAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos last Wednesday and a freight agent involved in the attempt to export the illicit drug, Olowokudejo Oladele was arrested.
He said a bid to export 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg concealed inside women hair attachments to Monrovia, Liberia, by a cargo agent, Akinwale Taiwo, through the MMIA was thwarted by operatives who arrested him during the outward clearance of passengers at departure gate of Terminal 2 of the Lagos airport.
In Benue, a suspect, Emmanuel Onah was arrested during a routine stop and search of vehicles at the Vandeikya check point with a total of 61,790 pills of tramadol seized from him last Thursday, while another suspect, Ikenna Jonathan was nabbed at Otuo-Agor, Owan East local government area of Edo state with 208 kilogrammes cannabis hidden in his Toyota Camry car marked ABJ 117 MR.
He said no less than 235 bottles of codeine syrup weighing 23.5 litres and 1,500 pills of tramadol and Swinol were recovered last Friday from Agara Ogbonna, 35, along Owerri – Onitsha expressway, Imo state, just as operatives in Ondo state arrested two suspects: Friday Augustine, 25, and Segun Akintudoye, 20, with 30 kilogrammes cannabis at B-Ali Junction, Idanre and 10.4 kilogrammes of the same substance recovered from the home of a fleeing suspect at Oke Odowo, Idanre last Tuesday when operatives raided some drug joints in the town.
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In Kebbi state, Alin Bala, 45, and Danzaki Alhaji, 52, were arrested lastThursday at Goran Maiyaki, Gwandu loca government area with 5.9 kilogrammes cannabis and 3,792 tablets of diazepam while 18-year-old Babangida Mande was nabbed last Friday along Mararaban Yauri-Kebbi road, with 6 kilogrammes cannabis and 658 tablets of diazepam. In Osun state, a total of 115.9 kilogrammes cannabis was recovered from Adewole Abidemi, 31, who was arrested at Araromi Oke Odo in Ife South local government area; Raji Musa, 25, and Alominile Folashade, 34, nabbed at Gbokuta village in the same local government area last Monday.
Meanwhile, while commending the officers and men of the MMIA, Lagos, Imo, Kebbi, Osun, Benue, Edo and Ondo Commands for the seizures and arrests of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) charged them and their counterparts across the country to remain vigilant and keep their focus on the corporate goal of the agency.
NDLEA uncovers Meth Lab in Lagos, recovers packs of illicit drug
Troops recover another bodies of four herders, targeted and killed by Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered the bodies of four herders allegedly killed by local youths in a reprisal attack in Kamantan Chiefdom, Kaduna State.
Security sources said the incident followed a kidnapping episode at Zuturuntinta village, where the herders were reported missing.
The sources disclosed that troops received intelligence on April 4 indicating that the victims were attacked and killed while relocating with their cattle to a safer location on the same night of the incident.
“They were reportedly intercepted and attacked by some angry youths, allegedly in retaliation for the death of a local during the kidnapping incident,” the source said.
Following the report, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah in the area requested military assistance to mobilise the community for a search operation to locate the missing herders.
Troops were immediately deployed to the village, where they convened a meeting with community members, including the village head.
The village head was said to have provided local hunters and members of the Kaduna Vigilante Service (KADVS) to support the search alongside troops and Fulani representatives.
During the operation, troops identified multiple indicators suggesting the herders had been killed.
“Following blood trails, troops discovered a shallow grave where the four victims were buried,” the source added.
Items recovered at the scene included two mobile phones.
The remains of the victims were reburied at the same location in accordance with Islamic rites, with the consent of their families and Fulani community leaders.
The Sector Commander has directed community leaders to produce those responsible for the killings not later than Wednesday to face justice and help restore peace in the area.
Troops have since been deployed to reinforce security and prevent possible reprisal attacks.
Troops recover another bodies of four herders, targeted and killed by Kaduna
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered suspected rustled cattle during a night patrol in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the recovery was made on April 3 at about 10:05 p.m. following intelligence on the movement of suspected cattle rustlers along Suma Ruga Rakwok village axis.
It was gathered that troops deployed at Kanse laid an ambush along a bush path in the area.
On sighting the troops, the rustlers reportedly abandoned the cattle and fled into the surrounding bush.
The recovered livestock have been secured, while efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact number and identify the rightful owners.
Sources added that Fulani community leaders would be contacted to facilitate proper identification and handover of the cattle.
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a search-and-rescue operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 3 at about 6:05 a.m. following a distress call from the Nigeria Police, Obolo Division, based on a report by the Ezimo Community Neighbourhood Watch.
It was gathered that the troops, drawn from 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, made contact with the suspected kidnappers during the operation, leading to a gun battle.
One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush.
During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
Items recovered at the scene included six mobile phones, a power bank, a torchlight, energy drinks, clothing and food items.
The corpse of the neutralised suspect and the rescued victim were handed over to the police for further action.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the area remains secure.
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