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NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles

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2 months ago

July 14, 2024

NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted significant quantities of cocaine and opioids concealed within shoe soles, clothing, and other items destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus.

In a recent operation, NDLEA officers from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) uncovered over 250 grams of cocaine hidden in custom-made shoe soles intended for Cyprus.

Additionally, more than five kilograms of opioids, including tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, and ketamine injection, were discovered concealed in clothes and household items meant for shipment to the US and UK through courier firms in Lagos.

Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that operatives also intercepted a consignment of 440 grams of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, originating from Canada and destined for Lagos via a logistic company.

Furthermore, in separate operations, NDLEA operatives in Edo State intercepted a vehicle at Ewu junction, Esan Central LGA, on July 10th, 2024, based on credible intelligence. During a search of the vehicle, belonging to Aminu Abdullahi, aged 32, operatives discovered 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg concealed in custard containers filled with powder. Abdullahi confessed that the drugs were purchased in Onitsha, Anambra State, and were intended for sale in Mararaba, Abuja.

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In another operation, NDLEA operatives raided the Ohen forest in Abudu, Edo State, on July 11th, where they destroyed 5,429.751kg of cannabis cultivated on 2.918 hectares of farmland. Four suspects were apprehended: Godday Ariye, aged 37; Friday Okafor, aged 59; Obinna Nwosu, aged 48; and Yusuf Adamu, aged 27.

Additionally, NDLEA officers recovered 300 kilograms of cannabis from the Uzzeba Obi camp in Owan West LGA during a raid on July 13th.

In Ogun State, operatives seized a total of 2,865 kilograms of cannabis at Afami Ibese on July 9th, while the alleged owner, Umar Ibese, remains at large.

Meanwhile, in Borno State, NDLEA operatives, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army, recovered 2,455 kilograms of materials used for producing Akuskura, a new psychoactive substance (NPS), from a warehouse in Konduga town on July 9th. The following day, in Katsina State, operatives arrested a 54-year-old man named Sabo Sule with 47 kilograms of cannabis in Katsina town.

In Lagos, NDLEA operatives raided a warehouse in VGC, Lekki, on July 8th, where they seized 148 cartons of non-medical nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, along with 108 cartons of fast gas cylinders, 134 pieces of balloons, and 109 cartons of infusion chargers. Suliyat Abdulsalam, a female suspect, was arrested in connection with the seizure.

NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles

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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi

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10 hours ago

September 7, 2024

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a renowned Islamic Scholar in Kaduna State

Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the rising insecurity in northern Nigeria.

In recent months, the North-West region has faced increasing banditry and violence, leading to the deaths of many, including the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. The unrest has sparked claims that politicians may be funding the violence for their own gain.

In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were sponsoring the banditry seen across the country. However, in an interview with Punch, Sheikh Gumi denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that politicians are fueling the unrest in the North.

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He said;

“This is an unintelligent allegation. No politician is sponsoring these people. We are all victims. The opposition is not even behind this. This is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education.

“Now they are exposed to the world and they want education. These people are exposed to the Internet and they see how much they are deprived. They want to fight back. This act is not by anybody.”

Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi

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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ

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12 hours ago

September 7, 2024

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Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba

152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters Friday said troops during the week killed a total of 152 terrorists and arrested 109.

The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed.

The Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement, said the troops’ achievements were an indication that the military was steadily progressing towards the goal of destroying all criminal elements.

“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.

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“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.

“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.”

“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.

He noted that during the operations against crude oil theft, products worth N795 million were recovered.

Buba urged the citizens to support the troops to win the war against insecurity in the country.

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Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered

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15 hours ago

September 7, 2024

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Commissioner of Police, Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda

Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered

Six persons have been apprehended in Delta State over their alleged involvement in kidnapping.

The suspects were arrested in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State by police operatives from Ebrumede Division.

They also recovered from them a ransom of N2,344,000 (Two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira), with some stolen mobile phones.

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda announced the development while briefing journalists in Asaba.

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CP Abaniwonda said, “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Ebrumede division while on patrol duty intercepted a tricycle conveying six-passengers.

“The suspects on sighting the Police attempted to escape but the operatives chased and arrested them.

“Upon search of the suspects, two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira was recovered.

“Some suspected stolen phones were also recovered. Further investigation revealed that the phone belonged to their kidnapped victims and the money was part of the ransom the victims paid for their freedom.”