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Tragedy:Vice Principal, Wife, Three Children Die In Fire Incident

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The Vice Principal of Dugja Bayan Tasha Junior Secondary School in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Mallam Aliyu Mohammed, his wife, and three children have lost their lives in a fire outbreak in their house.

According to available information in the media space, the devastating fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of Sunday.

The development was confirmed by the Southern Borno Progressive Union and Biu Forum in different statements on Sunday.

In the statement on one of its social media handles, the union said: “We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of Aliyu Mohammed, Vice Principal of Dugja B/Tasha JSS, and his entire family due to the devastating fire outbreak.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for the community and a great blow to the education sector in Borno, where his selfless service and dedication have contributed significantly to the growth of education in the state.”

The Biu Forum, in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Bukar Umar Tashkalma, said: “The Biu Forum is deeply saddened on the tragic loss of Aliyu Mohammed (Danasabe) and his entire family of five, who perished in a devastating fire that engulfed their residence behind the motor park in Biu, Borno State, in the early hours of Sunday, 2nd February 2025.”

Seduction of Teenager In Lagos: Police Arrest IPO For Doctoring Case File, Doctors Report

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By Ebinum Samuel

Detectives at the Zone 2, Onikan Command, Lagos, have arrested the investigating police officer at Isheri Osun division, where the case of anal sexual assault of a teenage student was reported. The 16-year-old boy, Edozie Michael Chiagozie, was allegedly assaulted anally by a famous Lagos hotelier identified as Macdonald Okpara, last year ending, after which the teenager confessed to his mother and later ran mad.

The hotelier was subsequently arrested by detectives from Zone 2, Onikan, who were swiftly directed by the AIG in charge of the Zone, Adegoke Fayoade, to investigate the case. Reports said that after the arrest of the suspect, his lawyer claimed that they earlier reported the case to the same zone for proper investigation. However, police sources said that when their case file was recovered from one of the units in Zone 2, it was discovered that it was doctored. Sources said that both a confessional statement made at Isheri Osun division by another teenager sumply called Balogun, who suffered the same fate and reports from doctors at Mirable Center at the General Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, were doctored. Based on this, according to sources, the AIG directed that more investigations be carried out leading to detectives from the Zonal Oracle unit led by CSP Uba storming Isheri Osun police station.It was gathered that when they got there, the IPO who delivered the doctored report confessed that he removed some statements from the case file.

He later brought out the hidden statements, and it turned out to be that of a second victim who gave vivid details of what the hotelier did to them with documented evidence.The rattled detectives reportedly moved him to their office, where he is still undergoing interrogation with a view to disclosing who engaged him to remove the documents and how much he was paid.Reports said that earlier when detectives stormed the house of the hotelier at Egbeda area of the state for fact finding, he nearly deceived them by taking them to a hidden hideout but the detectives cleverly beat him to it and succeeded in locating his main house but it is yet to be ascertained if any incriminating evidence was found there.

However, sources said that they will also proceed to another of his solitary mansions near the hotel at Bucknor in Ejigbo division after they recieved information that the mansion is always isolated and nobody is allowed to enter there. Meanwhile, it was learned that the detectives may invite the police at Ejigbo division, whose men were accused of playing a clandestine role when detectives at Zone 2 stormed Empire hotel owned by the suspect for his arrest. Police sources alleged that as soon as detectives arrived the hotel and were frantically looking for the owner, he reportedly ran upstairs and made calls to Ejigbo division who sent some armed men to intervene. The source claimed the armed men arrived the scene but instead of allowing detectives from the Zone to carry out their duty, they made overtures for respite for the suspect which resulted in his escape that day.As it were, police sources hinted that close friends of the suspect have been making overtures to the police at the zone to give him a soft landing without success hence they have resorted to blackmailing detectives by accusing them of making frivolous monetary demands.

According to sources, it is believed that some high profile personalities are behind the suspect and are hell-bent on scuttling investigations. The source, however, assured that the AIG is on top of the case and has vowed to get to the root of the matter without minding whose ox was gored. As at the time of going to press, both the owner of the hotel known as Empire and the IPO are still in police net. Sources said the investigators are optimistic that they will soon make useful statements to the police.

Businessman undergoes surgery to expel 81 wraps of cocaine stuck in his stomach …7 days after ingesting illicit consignment, deported from Lebanon, nabbed at MMIA. As NDLEA intercepts 2,000kg skunk coming from Ghana at Lagos beach

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By Ebinum Samuel

In a near death experience, a 59-year-old businessman Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe has undergone a surgery, exploratory laparotomy, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Igbokwe was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight on Sunday 26th January 2025. He was promptly taken for body scan, which revealed illicit drugs in his system. He was soon after taken into NDLEA custody for excretion observation. Investigation revealed that Igbokwe who claims to be into cloth business at Arena, Oshodi area of Lagos, departed Lagos on 22nd January to Addis Ababa where he ingested the 81 wraps of cocaine the following day 23rd January and boarded a flight to Beirut, Lebanon to deliver the illicit consignment for a fee of $3,000.

Upon his arrival in Beirut, he said he was refused entry because he had less than $2,000, the amount required to grant him entry. He was then deported to Addis Ababa where he attempted excreting the illicit drugs but could not. He thereafter proceeded to Lagos on Saturday 25th January with the consignment in his bowel. He was however arrested upon his arrival at the Lagos airport by NDLEA officers on 26th January. After five days under excretion observation, he could only expel 24 pellets following initial medical intervention at the Agency’s medical facility and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja.

With the clock ticking for him and the complication of other underlining medical conditions, the suspect was eventually admitted at the tertiary facility where he had to undergo exploratory laparotomy to extract the remaining 57 wraps of cocaine stuck in his stomach after his wife and brother endorsed the necessary consent forms on Thursday 30th January. In all, a total of 81 pellets of the Class A drug with a gross weight of 1.943 kilograms were recovered from his stomach. Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Lagos on Wednesday 29th January intercepted a consignment of 2,000 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud, a strain of cannabis produced in Ghana, at Lekki beach, where two suspects: Sunday Awoyede and Christopher Cletus attempted loading them into a truck.

The suspects, the skunk shipment and the van were immediately taken into custody. Another suspect, Lawal Idris Olasunkanmi was also arrested same day with 55kg skunk during a raid at his base in Mushin area of Lagos. Across the country, NDLEA Commands and formations continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization lectures and advocacy visits to worship centres, schools, workplaces, palaces of traditional rulers and communities all through the past week. Instances include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of Grand Light Model School, Ata Udosung, Akwa Ibom; Community Grammar School, Iganna, Iwajowa LGA, Oyo state; Ebute Afuye Primary School, Epe, Lagos state; Akwakuma Girls Secondary School, Owerri, Imo state; and Federal Government College, Kebbe, Sokoto state, while the Kogi state command of the Agency paid a WADA advocacy visit to Attah of Igala, HRH Mathew Opaluwa Oguche at his palace in Idah, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA Strategic Command for their vigilance and professionalism in handling Chijioke Igbokwe’s case, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) warned those involved in the illicit drug trade that they’re not only destroying the lives of others, but equally putting their own lives at great risk. He equally applauded the Lagos State Strategic Command for blocking the huge consignment of skunk from coming into the country. He recognized the concerted efforts of their compatriots in all the commands across the country for intensifying the WADA social advocacy lectures and sensitization activities to create a balance in drug supply and demand reduction efforts of the Agency .

Senate President Receives PSC Leadership Calls For More Police Rrecruitment — Promises Senate Support

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By Ebinum Samuel

The leadership of the Police Service Commission has paid a courtesy visit on the Senate President, Chief Godswil Akpabio, GCON, who used the occasion of the visit to call for more recruitment exercises in the face of the security challenges in the country.

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, who led the delegation had informed the Senate President of pressing challenges undermining its performance which included poor funding and the need for independent budgetary allocation to the Commission.

DIG Argungu also made a case for the establishment of functional Zonal offices due to the geographical challenges of operating from a single location while oversighting Police Officers in the 747 local government areas and police stations across the country.

The PSC Chairman expressed the gratitude of the Commission to the Senate President for the close working relationship between the Commission and the National Assembly which he said has significantly enhanced the work of the Commission.

Chief Akpabio in his response said the need for more Police Recruitment was overdue but noted that there must be proper and effective screening of candidates to ensure that the best candidates are selected especially with the state of under policing in the country.

He assured the Commission that he would take up its problems with Mr. President and
work towards finding a resolution.

The Senate President commended the Commission leadership and urged them to continue to fulfil its mandate and persist in its endeavour to ensure a smooth and effective running of the organisation.

Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s Head of Press and public Relations, said that those Present at the meeting were, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; Senator osita Ngwu representing Enugu West and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi while Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Commission and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission accompanied the Hon Chairman of the Commission.

1,088 arrested for financial crimes, $11m, N142bn recovered – Police

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No fewer than 1,088 suspects linked to various financial crimes have been arrested in separate operations in 2024.

The operations also led to the recovery of $11,450,000 and N142,261,254,228.80, according to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi said the arrests and recoveries were part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to address its placement on the Financial Action Task Force grey list.

He said, “In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list, designating the country as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering and terrorism financing.

“In response to this critical situation, the Nigeria Police Force has been actively tackling these issues through the establishment of specialised units such as the Special Anti-Fraud Unit, the National Cybercrime Centre, and the newly launched Anti-Money Laundering Unit.Related News

“Over the past year, these specialised units have made significant strides in combating financial crimes, resulting in the arrest of 1,088 suspects, securing 152 convictions, and recovering a total of $11,450,000 and N142,261,254,228.80.”

Adejobi said the National Cybercrime Centre had been particularly instrumental, accounting for the arrests of 751 cybercrime suspects and recovering N8.82bn, $84,000, and 115,237.91 USDT.

He added that one of the centre’s achievements was a cyber attack on Flutterwave, resulting in the arrest of 179 suspects involved in laundering over N11bn.

Adejobi said, “A notable achievement includes Operation Butterfly Net, addressing a cyberattack on Flutterwave, which led to the arrest of 179 individuals involved in laundering over N11bn.

“In addition to the proactive efforts of the NPF, the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Sections has bolstered the framework surrounding financial investigations. The training of over 2,000 officers across various units in money laundering and terrorism financing investigations is reflective of the Force’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s global standing in combating financial crimes.”

How 11 family members died in Enugu tanker explosion – Siblings

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Eleven members of the same family from the Abofia-Agbaja community in the Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State were among the victims of a tanker fire that occurred at Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, on Saturday, PUNCH Metro has learnt.

According to an eyewitness, the fire broke out around 11 a.m., when according to an eyewitness, the tanker lost control while descending a hilly section of the road, crashing into vehicles ahead before spilling its contents and igniting a massive explosion.

The bereaved brother of the deceased Ebonyi 11 family victims, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwaji, who spoke with our correspondent amidst tears on Tuesday, said the explosion claimed the entire family of Mr. Jeremiah Nwaji who was travelling in their private Sienna to the village to bury their late father.

Nwaji narrated that the victims were on their way from Onitsha, Anambra State with his six children, wife, brother and servants to the village where their Sienna bus ignited fire from the explosion that burnt them to ashes.

According to him, his deceased brother who was the breadwinner of the family was conveying the entire family in his friend’s Sienna.

The deceased’s friend had given him the vehicle to enable him to carry all their belongings as his father was billed for burial, this Friday, before he met his death.

He said, “It was disheartening that we lost 11 members of the family in a controllable situation involving my eldest brother and breadwinner of our family, his wife, six children who are among a twin, our last born, our brother’s house help and servants.

“They were in a Sienna vehicle coming to Ebonyi State from Anambra where the incident occurred and were coming for our father’s burial which was scheduled to be held this Friday before his death leaving the family with two siblings as my mother gave birth to four males.”

He called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit the policy that banned the movement of tankers loaded with Premium Motor Spirit during the day, adding that many families had lost their loved ones in similar circumstances.

“As seen in advanced countries, our family is pleading to President Bola Tinubu to revisit the policy that stipulated that tankers should only move by night as seen before where drivers moved from 9:00 in the night till early morning where they pack to continue the next day seeing the havoc it is causing in our country.”

Also, the bereaved sister and widow, Mrs Chiamaka Onyibe, said the victim was the one paying her children’s school fees since she lost her husband.

She added that the family had lost their ‘divine helper’.

PUNCH Metro reports that the deceased was a classmate (2004 Set) of Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.

Police In Delta State Debunks Allegation Of Extortion By A Woman

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By Ebinum Samuel

The police in Delta state, yesterday, clarified a suspect mother’s alleged extortion of N2.1million by its operatives

According to SP Edafe Bright, the Command spokesman, on the 22nd of October 2024, a complaint was reported via a petition written by Mrs Gladys Ubogu Okeoghene to the Area Commander Warri of Delta State Police Command in her petition, she alleged that a car dealer came to their house and carried a Mercedes Benz GLK and another Benz C400 which was involved in a minor car accident. She further stated that she and her son directed the dealer to sell the vehicles and used the money to buy another car but after the dealer sold the vehicles, he converted the money to his use and blocked her from reaching him.

The area Commander Warri directed a discreet investigation to be carried out which eventually led to the arrest of six male suspects namely Olayemi Abiodun Moses, Nowoke Precious, Tempo Mumandira Billion, Fabian Chinonso Udeh, Ahmed Farouk, and David Solomon. The suspects were arrested in Lagos and Abuja. Upon the arrest of all the six suspects, the investigation was narrowed and one David Solomon who is the dealer was charged to court for the offence of fraudulent conversion of the Mercedes Benz C 400 the vehicle was later recovered from one Olayemi Moses whom he sold to. Further investigation revealed that the GLK vehicle was duly sold for Four Million Naira (#4,000,000) and the money was sent to the son of the complainant one Highness Onoruikpe by one Austin who bought the GLK from Solomon and sent the money directly to Highness account with prove of payment from the buyer of the said vehicle and evidence was seen on the petitioner’s son Phone (bank sms alert).

Upon this new development, the Mercedes Benz C 400, which was earlier recovered and released to the petitioner, was returned to the station for another round of investigation since the petitioner was not honest in her earlier petition. It was at this point that the petitioner abandoned the vehicle and the case at the area commander in a bid to cover up her son’s mischievous actions. The Police did not at any point collect money from her as alleged.Edge disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has enjoined members of the press, social media users to verify facts before publishing.

Illegal Parking: LASTMA Dislodged 130 Vehicles Along Dangote Refinery, Ebute-Ero

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a decisive enforcement operation over the weekend, dislodged all illegally parked tankers around the Dangote Refinery and across the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

This action followed repeated warnings issued by the Lagos State Government against such infractions.The intervention, described as a proactive measure, was aimed at averting the grave disruptions to vehicular movement that such illegal parking could cause. It ensured unimpeded access for trucks entering and exiting the Dangote Refinery and safeguarded traffic flow along the Lekki-Ajah corridor.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who directed the operation, reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering resolve to maintain a traffic-free and orderly Lagos.

He emphasized that the indiscriminate parking of tankers, particularly around the Dangote Refinery, the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone, and the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, would no longer be condoned.Hon. Giwa disclosed that, in addition to the enforcement at the refinery and free trade zone, LASTMA removed 120 illegally parked vehicles, including private cars and commercial buses, from bridges stretching from Ebute-Ero to Ejalonibu on Lagos Island. He expressed disappointment that these vehicles, despite repeated warnings, continued to use bridges as unauthorized parking and garage spaces.He reiterated the Government’s commitment to sustaining surveillance in these areas, leveraging the recently introduced ‘Eto’ system, which regulates the entry and exit of trucks at the Dangote Refinery. Furthermore, LASTMA has established a dedicated Traffic Monitoring Zone (TMZ) in the Lekki axis to oversee vehicular operations and prevent further disruptions.“All vehicles, including tankers, private cars, and commercial buses impounded during this enforcement exercise, will be promptly arraigned before the Lagos State Mobile Courts,” Hon. Giwa stated. “This serves as both a punitive measure and a deterrent to others engaging in similar illegal activities.”The Lagos State Government, through LASTMA, appeals to all motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to facilitate seamless movement and promote orderliness across the State.For traffic-related concerns or to report issues, the public is encouraged to contact LASTMA via its multilingual hotline: 080000527862.

LASTMA Nabs Notorious ‘One-Chance’ Syndicate In Lagos, Recovers 7 Stolen Phones

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By Ebinum Samuel

In a resolute crackdown on criminal operations targeting commuters, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) apprehended a notorious One-Chance syndicate that employed a painted commercial bus (KSF 56 XL) to rob unsuspecting passengers of their valuables.

The arrest transpired near a Conoil filling station along Funsho Williams Avenue in Surulere, Lagos, following a distressing incident involving a female passenger, Miss Bibian Emelifonwu, who fell victim to the syndicate’s treachery while en route to work this morning.

Recounting her ordeal, Miss Emelifonwu disclosed that she boarded the bus and sat beside a male passenger holding a nylon bag in the front seat next to the driver. Under the pretext of opening the front door beside her, the man surreptitiously leaned on her and deftly removed her phone from her bag.

Having successfully executed the theft, the criminals heartlessly ejected her from the moving vehicle onto the highway. Fortunately, a vigilant team of LASTMA officers overseeing traffic in the area witnessed the incident. They swiftly pursued the fleeing bus, ultimately apprehending the driver, identified as Mr. Toyib Ogunjobi, while his accomplices—the conductor and another passenger—managed to escape.

During interrogation, Ogunjobi admitted to leading a three-man syndicate, which included the owner of the bus. He revealed that their modus operandi involved enticing passengers with low fares on the Costain-Ojota route, stealing their belongings, and forcibly ejecting them from the vehicle while in motion.

Ogunjobi further confessed that the syndicate generated between ₦250,000 and ₦300,000 daily by selling stolen phones and valuables. He also disclosed that similar One-Chance operations are proliferating across Lagos State, illustrating the pervasive nature of this criminal enterprise.

Seven stolen phones, comprising models such as Techno Pop, Samsung AZZ, Intel A623, Techno Spark, Techno Pounoir, and Samsung devices, were recovered from Ogunjobi during his arrest. He also admitted that the vehicle’s owner was actively involved in the operation.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, lauded the officers for their swift and commendable action, which prevented further harm to innocent commuters. He urged Lagos residents to exercise heightened vigilance when boarding vehicles, emphasizing the need for caution not only with commercial buses but also with private vehicles that may harbor ill intent.

Mr. Bakare-Oki also reiterated the availability of the recently launched LASTMA toll-free hotline, 0800-005-27862, enabling the public to report traffic-related issues, including emergencies, vehicle breakdowns, and obstructions.

He assured Lagosians that the apprehended driver would be handed over to law enforcement agencies for thorough investigation and prosecution. This decisive action underscores LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding road users and curbing criminal activities on Lagos roads.

This arrest serves as a powerful reminder of the need for constant vigilance and the dedication of LASTMA officers to ensuring public safety and order.

NDLEA arrests India-bound nursing student over attempt to ingest 76 wraps of cocaine

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Intercepts illicit consignments heading to Borno, Kano, Abuja; nabs 33 suspects in Lagos, FCT, Kano, Kwara, Kogi, Taraba raids

By Ebinum Samuel

Attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a 200-level student of nursing at the Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, to swallow 76 wraps of cocaine hours before her return flight to the South Asian country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
Esther was scheduled to return to Delhi, India from MAKIA Kano on Qatar Airways flight 1432 on Friday 17th January 2025 but was arrested in her room at 11:30pm on Thursday 16th January at Royal Park Hotel Sabon Garin Kano, while awaiting the cocaine consignment she was to ingest before her flight the following morning.


Her lid was blown open when NDLEA operatives on patrol along Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi state on Thursday 16th January intercepted 31-year-old Cosmas Okorie in a commuter bus coming from Lagos enroute Kano. Inside his black polythene bag was an audio speaker, which was used to conceal 76 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.340 kilograms, which he was going to deliver to Esther in Kano. A swift follow up operation in Kano led to the arrest of the female nursing university student later same day.


In her statement, Esther claimed the drug cartel she was working for recruited her in India and paid for her trip to Nigeria to enjoy her Christmas and New Year holidays. To avoid her parents knowing she was in Nigeria, Esther did not travel to her home state, Imo but was lodged for two weeks in a hotel in Enugu, from where she was flown to Abuja and then Kano where she was lodged at Royal Park Hotel to swallow the 76 pellets of cocaine sent to her from Lagos before taking her Qatar Airways flight to India on Friday morning. She said she was promised over $5,000 upon successful delivery of the illicit consignment in India.


In other operations along the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway, NDLEA officers arrested four suspects: Abdullahi Umar; Tijjani Samaila; Lucky Obotte and Abubakar Haruna, who were heading to Maiduguri, Borno state, Kano, and Abuja in commuter vehicles with over 38,000 pills of tramadol 225mg, 250mg and 100mg concealed in audio speakers and cloths.
In Lagos, operatives of a special operations unit of the Agency on Tuesday 14th January raided the hideout of a 59-year-old Nwokedi Emeka Jonas in Ojodu-Berger area of the state where they recovered 10 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis weighing 4.9kg as well as different paper bags he uses in dispensing the psychoactive substance in retail quantities. Printed on them include street names and codes such as ‘Dead man’; ‘Gelato top shelf smoke’; ‘Topshelf’; and ‘Gelato cake’
In other operations in Lagos, operatives of the state Command of the Agency on Wednesday 15th January raided a house in Igando New Town area of Alimosho where they arrested three suspects: Isaac Vincent, 32; Ebube Ikechi, 25; and Christopher Usifoh, 43, from whom 1,610kg skunk, a strain of cannabis and 6kg pills of tramadol were recovered. Also recovered from the house were a delivery van and three other vehicles used for distributing the illicit drugs.


Two suspects: Olashile Okoya and Mohammed Ibrahim were arrested on Saturday 18th January when NDLEA officers raided their home at 5A Addison Palmer, Cadogan Estate, Castle Rock Avenue, Osapa, Lekki Lagos, where 28 kilograms of Cannadian Loud were recovered following credible intelligence.
Not less than 67kg skunk was seized from Saheed Sulaiman on Thursday 16th January when NDLEA operatives raided his Edumare street, Lagos Island hideout, while various quantities of assorted illicit substances were recovered from Adamu Abdullahi on Tuesday 14th January when Jerry Irabi Estate, Lekki hideout was raided by NDLEA officers. They include 3.7 litres of codeine syrup; 10,000 pills of tramadol; 1,670 tablets of rohypnol; 6.5kg cannabis; 3,100 tablets of diazepam; 10,090 tablets of Molly; 5,500 tabs of Exol-5; 1.2kg crisps of wrapped methamphetamine and a monetary exhibit of ₦623,650.00.
In Kano, two suspects: Usama Adamu, 25, and Isah Ibrahim, 29, were on Friday 17th January
arrested at Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa LGA where a total of 7.6kg skunk, 78 tubes of rubber solution and 356 bottles of ‘suck and die’, a new psychoactive substance were recovered from them. In another raid in Kano, Usman Isa, 29, was nabbed along Zaria road with 114 blocks of skunk weighing 49.8kg.
Three suspects: Lawali Isiaka, Umoru Isiaka and Mohammed Kabiru were on Wednesday 15th January arrested by NDLEA operatives with 390 tablets of Molly and 65.5kg of cannabis at Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, while Samuel Ogbu, 24, was nabbed with 25,000 pills of tramadol by operatives along Wukari- Zaki Ibiam road, Wukari LGA, Taraba state.
In series of raids in Abuja, a suspect, Rufa’i Hashimu, 27, was arrested at Gwarimpa village area of the FCT with 118 bottles of codeine-based syrup, while 13 others were nabbed in other locations such as: Area1 IDP camp, Gishiri, Zuba, Dei -Dei, AYA, Lagos Street Garki, Karu, and Lugbe. Recovered from them include different quantities of tramadol, diazepam, and methamphetamine.
With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA sensitisation lecture to students and staff of NUD Basic Primary School, Orile-Igbon, Oyo state; Corpus Christi College, Ilawe Ekiti; Holy Family International Schools, Calabar; Kudam Islamic School, Osogbo; Business Apprenticeship Training Centre, Kankia, Katsina, while Abia state command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to Governor Alex Otti, among others.
While commending the officers and men of Lagos, Kogi, SOPU, Kano, Kwara, FCT, and Taraba Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) urged them and their compatriots across the country not to rest on their oars as they intensify their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.