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Pregnant Woman, Widow Arrested Over N3.2m Counterfeit Cash, Lethal Illicit Substance
Pregnant Woman, Widow Arrested Over N3.2m Counterfeit Cash, Lethal Illicit Substance
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2million counterfeit cash owned by three suspects: an eight-month pregnant woman, Favour Peter, 24; Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39.
They were later arrested at Jabi park in Abuja in a follow up operation last Tuesday following the seizure of the fake naira notes in Lokoja, Kogi state.
A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said this is even as NDLEA officers in collaboration with men of the Nigerian Navy Ship Lugard base, Lokoja intercepted 37-year-old Aliyu Lawal along Lokoja-Abuja road last Monday and recovered 620 blocks of cannabis weighing 310 kilogrammes from him, while 10 sacks of the same psychoactive substance weighing 98 kilogrammes were seized along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja express way by NDLEA operatives from Jama Obodo, 44, in a commercial bus coming from Ilesha, Osun state enroute Taraba state last Wednesday.
Babafemi said in Cross River state, a 40-year-old widow and mother of two, Mrs. Theodora Ita was last Monday arrested at Bassey Edom, Calabar, by NDLEA operatives for producing and selling a lethal new psychoactive substance, NPS, locally called ‘Combine’, which is a mixture of different strains of cannabis and opioids soaked in raw gin. As at the time of her arrest, 18 litres of the dangerous substance in used paint drums were recovered from her.
Edom, was said to have claimed in her statement to NDLEA, that she started the illicit drug production and distribution in October 2023. Another suspect, Godwin Okon, 48, was apprehended at Essit Ebum area of Calabar with 39.4 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa last Tuesday.
While two suspects: Sani Mohammed, 43, and Christopher Eze, 64, were arrested in Sabon Gari area of Kano same Tuesday with 900,000 pills of opioid recovered from them, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Owerri-Onitsha road, Imo state on Friday intercepted a logistics truck with registration number JGB 403XB and recovered 230 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 119 kilogrammes hidden under household items after a thorough search.
Babafemi disclosed that at least 252 kilogrammes of cannabis were seized during a raid at Ijesa Isu forest, Ekiti state on Saturday while four suspects: Adamu Umar, 39; Abdullahi Gimba, 27; Julius Uduakhomu, 28; and Michael Sunday, 24, were nabbed loading 40 kilogrammes of same substance to the engine compartment of a gas truck at Agho village, Owan East local government area of Edo state. He added that two motorcycles used in conveying the consignment to where the gas truck heading to the North was parked, were also recovered.
In Ogun state, a suspect, Ismaila Ogun was arrested last Friday with 79 kilogrammes cannabis at Imeko, while 18-year-old Friday Abah was nabbed with 410 kilogrammes of the same substance when NDLEA operatives raided Obatedo camp, Itaogbolu forest, Akure North local government area, Ondo state.
The NDLEA Spokesman said with the same zeal, the various commands of the agency across the country
continued with the War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, advocacy campaign in the past week.
Meanwhile, while commending the officers and men of the Kogi, Cross River, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Imo, Kano, and Edo commands of the agency for their outstanding feats in drug supply reduction, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) equally applauded them and their counterparts in all the commands across the country for intensifying their WADA advocacy lectures, aimed at drug demand reduction.
Pregnant Woman, Widow Arrested Over N3.2m Counterfeit Cash, Lethal Illicit Substance
VP Shettima, Governor Buni attend Zulum’s children’s wedding Fatiha in Maiduguri.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Kashim Shettima GCON; His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudden Abbas; Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin; governors; emirs; and other dignitaries attend the wedding Fatiha of the children of Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State became the Wali of the groom, Muhammad Idi Barde Gubana, the son of the deputy governor of Yobe State, while Alhaji Muhammad Indimi was the Wali to the bride, Aisha Babagana Umara Zulum, the daughter of the governor of Borno State.
The marriage contract was finally sealed after the confirmation of the presentation of the medical certificate of fitness and 12 gold coins, and it was officiated by Imam Shettima Mamman Saleh, the chief imam of the Borno State Emirate Council, who offered prayers to Almighty Allah for the success of the marriage.
Also in attendance were the governors of Gombe, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Jigawa states as well as the deputy governor of Imo state.
Other dignitaries in attendance include the minister of budget and economic planning, former secretary to the Yobe state government Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali MNI, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, Speaker of the Gombe state House of Assembly, Yobe state Head of Civil Service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa Shehu, and heads of agencies and parastatals.
The wedding Fatiha also witnesses the royal highnesses and fathers included. His Highness, the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Abali Muhammad Idriss, CON, CFR; Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema II; Emir of Machina; Damaturu; Gudi; Fune; Jajere; Ngelzarma; as well as over thirty emirs from Borno State
VP Shettima, Governor Buni attend Zulum’s children’s wedding Fatiha in Maiduguri.
Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have carried out a clearance operation targeting suspected insurgent enclaves in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 19 at about 1000 hrs by troops of 29 Task Force Brigade in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The troops, mounted on Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers and gun trucks, advanced from Benisheikh through key routes including Qwayari, Karnakasari, the Camel Route and Mainok axis.
According to the sources, the operation was aimed at clearing suspected Boko Haram enclaves and denying insurgents freedom of movement within the corridor.
However, for now, no contact was made with insurgents during the operation, as the operation continues.
Military authorities said the exercise was part of sustained clearance and domination operations across the North-East theatre.
They added that the overall security situation in the region remained calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and operational efficiency remained high.
Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno
Troops arrest four Berom criminal youths involved in causing havoc in Barkin Ladi LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 (Sub-Sector 41) under Operation Safe Haven have arrested four suspected criminals during a raid operation on an identified hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 2115 hrs on April 18 at the NTV Mazat area in Gashish District, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements in the locality.
During the raid, troops stormed the location and apprehended four suspects identified as Aaron Joshua, 21; Ernest David, 21; Ishaya Haruna, 19; and Kyenshak Yakubu, 28.
It was gathered that the suspects were involved in several atrocities and part of the wider network of youths causing havoc in several communities.
The suspects were reportedly taken into custody and subjected to preliminary profiling as part of ongoing investigations to determine their involvement in criminal activities within the area.
Security sources said the raid was part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and deny them freedom of action in the general area.
Troops arrest four Berom criminal youths involved in causing havoc in Barkin Ladi LGA
VP Shettima, Governor Buni attend Zulum’s children’s wedding Fatiha in Maiduguri.
Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno
Troops arrest four Berom criminal youths involved in causing havoc in Barkin Ladi LGA
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