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Updated: NDLEA arrests Autonation Motors chairman, recovers N8bn Tramadol, two SUVs
Over 13 million pills of Tramadol 225mg worth N8.86bn have been recovered by operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency from a mansion belonging to a billionaire drug baron, Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, in the Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos.
Director of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Ugochukwu, who is the Chairman of Autonation Motors Limited, was also picked up in connection with the hard drug.
The NDLEA said its operatives on September 30, 2022 stormed the Plot A45 Road 2 home of the 52-year-old billionaire drug baron in the VGC.
It stated that a search of the expansive mansion led to the discovery of 443 cartons of Tramadol Hydrochloride 225mg, which contains 13,451,466 pills of the drug, while some cartons were already burnt in a fire incident in the house same day.
Before his arrest, Ugochukwu, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, had been on the agency’s watch list as one of those behind the tramadol drug cartel in Nigeria.
Preliminary investigation showed that he has about six mansions within the VGC, one of which he uses to warehouse the tramadol consignment, while he lives in the one at Plot Z-130, Road 67 and another as his office.
Five exotic vehicles have also been located in two of his mansions, out of which two SUVs, including a bullet proof jeep, have been removed to the agency’s facility.
Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), commended the officers and men involved in the operation for their diligence, while also appreciating Nigerians for supporting the Agency in its arduous task of ridding the country of the menace of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
Marwa said, “I’ll like to reassure Nigerians and other stakeholders wherever they are located across the country and beyond of our preparedness to work with them on this onerous task of saving our people from the drug scourge.
“This partnership is a further warning to the drug barons and cartels that there is no hiding place for them anymore, because we remain on their trail and we’ll always get them.
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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos
Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL Tank Farm at Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos was on Friday was gutted by fire.
According to an eyewitness, Mr Tunde Are, the raging fire starter at about 11:00 am.
He said people ran helter-skelter to contain the fire before a rescue team arrived.
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The rescue team, led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, were still battling to put off the raging fire as of the time of filing this report.
The inferno, it was gathered, resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the terminal
Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was on to contain the situation.
Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos
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BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery
BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery
The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services Ltd., for her role in a botched plastic surgery resulting in the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, FIJ has reported.
Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, announced the conviction via Twitter, expressing pride in prosecuting the case.
He emphasized the importance of accountability and the justice system’s role in societal growth.
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In his tweet, Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.
“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”
BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery
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Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba
Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) of the Nigerian Army have arrested two alleged kidnappers identified as Nali Umaru and Abubakar Umaru in Pamanga village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The two suspects arrested said to be involved in incidents of kidnappings in the area were arrested on 16 May 2024 by troops from the 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS during a patrol to Pamanga Village.
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According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area of Taraba State, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area.
The statement indicated that two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects.
“The arrest of these two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents in the state. The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities,” the statement indicated.
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