Crime
US, UK, Cyprus-bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles, clothes seized in Lagos
US, UK, Cyprus-bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles, clothes seized in Lagos
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have truncated plans of smuggling illicit drugs from Nigeria to United States, United Kingdom and Cyprus.
A press statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency. Femi Babafemi said operatives of the agency intercepted various quantities of cocaine and opioids such as tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, ketamine injection, among others concealed in soles of shoes, clothes and other items being shipped to the United States, United Kingdom and Cyprus.
Babafemi said while no less than 250 grammes of cocaine going to Cyprus was hidden in soles of custom-made shoes, over five kilogrammes of opioids heading to the US and UK were discovered by NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) in clothes and other household items meant to be shipped through some courier firms in Lagos.
The spokesman also disclosed that a consignment of 440 grammes of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis coming from Canada to Lagos was equally intercepted by operatives in one of the logistic companies.
In another clampdown, NDLEA operatives in Edo state last Wednesday intercepted a vehicle marked Abuja GWA 273 DD at Ewu junction, Esan Central local government area following credible intelligence. Babafemi said the luggage of one of the occupants, Aminu Abdullahi, 32, was searched and found to contain custard containers, where 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg were buried in the custard powder. In his statement, the suspect was said to have claimed the drugs were bought in Onitsha, Anambra state and he was taking them to Mararaba area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to sell.
In another operation, operatives last Thursday raided the Ohen forest, Abudu area of Edo and destroyed 5,429.75 kilogrammes of cannabis on 2.918 hectares of farmlands where four suspects: Godday Ariye, 37; Friday Okafor, 59; Obinna Nwosu, 48; and Yusuf Adamu, 27, were arrested.
Similarly, 300 kilogrammes of the same substance were recovered from Uzzeba Obi camp in Owan West local government area when NDLEA officers raided the location on Saturday.
In Ogun state, operatives last Tuesday recovered a total of 2,865 kilogrammes of cannabis at Afami Ibese while the suspected owner, Umar Ibese is currently at large. At least, 2,455 kilogrammes of materials for the production of Akuskura, a new psychoactive substance (NPS), were recovered from a warehouse in Konduga town, Konduga local government area, Borno state last Tuesday when NDLEA operatives in a joint operation with men of the Nigerian Army raided the area.
The following day, last Wednesday, operatives in Katsina state arrested a 54-year-old Sabo Sule with 47 kilogrammes cannabis in Katsina town.
In Lagos, operatives last Monday raided a warehouse in VGC, Lekki where they recovered 148 cartons of non-medical nitrous oxide popularly called laughing gas; 108 cartons of fast gas cylinder; 134 pieces of balloon and 109 cartons of infusion charger, among others. A female suspect, Suliyat Abdulsalam was arrested in connection with the seizure.
Babafemi said with the same zeal, commands and formations of the agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities in schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week.
Meanwhile, while commending the officers and men of Edo, Borno, Ogun, Katsina, Lagos, and FCT commands as well as those of DOGI for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) noted their drug supply reduction efforts balanced with WADA sensitization activities and charged them and their compatriots across the country to maintain the current tempo.
US, UK, Cyprus-bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles, clothes seized in Lagos
Gunmen Abduct NDDC Aide in Bayelsa as Security Agencies Launch Manhunt
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted Mr. Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025.
The sources said that the abductors escaped using a boat, which was later found abandoned a short distance from the scene of the crime.
“In response, security forces activated blocking positions to restrict the hoodlums’ movement while electronic surveillance assets were deployed to locate their hideout,” the source added.
A Joint Services team, including the Nigerian Navy, Tactical and Marine Units, has been deployed to secure Onuebum and Ayakoro communities, where law enforcement is conducting an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers.
Meanwhile, search-and-rescue operations are ongoing to secure Akari’s release and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Gunmen Abduct NDDC Aide in Bayelsa as Security Agencies Launch Manhunt
Police Arrest Two Suspected Criminals Linked to Killing of Officer in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command have arrested two suspected criminals believed to be members of an armed gang responsible for the murder of a police officer and a civilian in Wukari.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrests were made between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on March 6, 2025, after a joint operation by the police and local hunters. Acting on credible intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a tactical team to lay an ambush along a bush route behind Federal University Wukari, where they apprehended the two suspects.
The suspects were identified as Godwin Ajaver (28), from Abako in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State, and Austin Emmanuel (25), from Jootar in Ukum LGA, Benue State.
During interrogation, Ajaver confessed to being a member of an armed gang responsible for the murder of Police Corporal Ahmadu Yusuf (F/No. 517607) and a civilian identified as Gaddafi Saidu on February 25, 2025. However, he claimed he did not participate in the attack on that day.
The second suspect, Emmanuel, was allegedly invited to join the gang by Ajaver and was arrested while attempting to link up with the group.
Though the suspects were unarmed at the time of their arrest, Ajaver is said to be providing valuable intelligence on the identities and locations of his gang members.
Police Arrest Two Suspected Criminals Linked to Killing of Officer in Taraba
Crime
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a violent clash involving students of Annur Islamic Model School, Chaichainiya, and some youths in Zuma Bread, Chaichainiya, Suleja Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation, which started as a dispute over girlfriends, escalated into a full-scale brawl on March 6, 2025, at about 9:11 p.m., shortly after the Tarawih prayer.
According to the sources over twenty youths and students, led by Umar Idris, an SSS 3 student, invaded the area with dangerous weapons and engaged in a fight.
The sources said that during the clash, gunshots were fired from an unknown direction, hitting two minors: Immarana Hassan (11 years old) sustained a gunshot wound to the right thigh. Nura Jibrin (10 years old) sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Upon receiving the distress call, police personnel and vigilantes were mobilized to the scene, restoring calm and evacuating the injured victims to Suleja General Hospital, where they are responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, six suspects have been arrested, while police, in collaboration with the school authorities, are working to apprehend other students involved in masterminding the attack.
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
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