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NNS arrests 20 foreigners, intercept two wooden boats carrying cannabis
NNS arrests 20 foreigners, intercept two wooden boats carrying cannabis
Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, has arrested foreigners, intercepted two wooden boats carrying 268 bags of cannabis while on routine patrol.
The Commander of NNS BEECROFT, Rear Admiral Bashir Mohammed in a statement released by the Information Officer of NNS BEECROFT, Lieutenant E. Ephraim, said the boat was laden with 268 bags of Cannabis worth over 120 million Naira, 3 drums of AGO each containing 200 liters, and 11 phones.
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The statement further revealed that the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT arrested some foreigners and a wooden boat laden with 261 bags of cannabis, 413 bags of Rice, and petroleum products on January 14, and also arrested seven stowaways onboard MV CHESAPEAKE BAY at Tincan Island jetty, Apapa on Friday 21 January 2022 at about 1000. The arrested suspects said that they boarded the vessel through the rudder compartment of the vessel with the intention to travel to Germany.
Rear Admiral Mohammed disclosed that in the last 4 months, about 81 foreigners have been arrested for various crimes such as smuggling of cocaine, marijuana, rice, and petroleum products.
The cannabis and arrested suspects will be handed over to NDLEA and the stowaways will be handed over to the Nigerian Police Forc. Mohammed also commended the ships of the Western Fleet for their commitment and unalloyed loyalty in living up to the assigned responsibility of the Western Naval Command.
He further added that the trend of foreigners from neighbouring countries infiltrating Nigeria’s maritime space with contraband is worrisome and the arrest will send a message to criminals of the Nigerian Navy’s resolve of zero-tolerance to illegalities.
NNS arrests 20 foreigners, intercept two wooden boats carrying cannabis
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
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By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on 3 December 2025.
Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on 4 December at about 0740 hours, forcing them to flee.
Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and sustained injuries during captivity.
Security personnel also recovered one fabricated rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the scene.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
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By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
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