Navy arrests 27 suspects in Lagos raid of drug haven
Navy arrests 27 suspects in Lagos raid of drug haven
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS), BEECROFT, have arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers, including three women.
The suspects were arrested during a raid at a drug haven at Gidan Drama, Malu Road, Apapa on April 5.
According to the Navy, the raid followed credible intelligence on the presence of suspected drug dealers in the location.
In a statement, the Base Information Officer (BINFO), Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, identified the suspects as Ajike Rahime, 20, Padipe Olamiposin, 20, Ayike Yusuf, 21, Samaili Ibrahim, 21, Yusuf Danjuma, 30, Hamisu Sanusi, 34, Odi Yahaya, 20, Adamu Umaru, 23, Friday Ochoba, 45,
Michael Istwuo, 25, Eze Frank, 40, Joshua Esua, 20, Daus John, 19, Musa Andrawus, 34, Nwakaeze David, 21, Abubakar Shamsu, 24 and Elisha Mark, 18.
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Others include Mohammed Umar, 22,
Bashir Abubakar, 30, Nafiu Hassan, 35, Akombi Dele Yusuf, 34, Abdullahi Yusuf, 23, Abba Usman, 22, Ukasha Alhassan, 29, Abdullazeez Yusuf, 18, Joshua Emmanuel, 21, and Justice Obasa, 32.
Ibrahim said the Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, through the Base Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, handed over the suspects and exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
“This successful arrest of 27 suspects and the illicit substances underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth which negatively affect their health and threaten national security. “Accordingly, the 27 suspects and exhibits were handed over to the officials of the NDLEA for further necessary action,” he said.
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