Crime
Breaking: NDLEA Arrests Two Wanted Drug Barons And Seizes Billions In Assets And Illicit Drugs
Breaking: NDLEA Arrests Two Wanted Drug Barons And Seizes Billions In Assets And Illicit Drugs....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of two high-profile drug lords, Hakeem Babatunde Salami and Okafor Ikechukwu Williams, as well as the seizure of significant illicit drugs and assets valued in billions of naira. This operation followed weeks of intelligence-led efforts conducted both within and outside the country.
Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, provided details of the arrests. The capture of these wanted drug kingpins came shortly after NDLEA officers intercepted shipments of cocaine and heroin concealed within the belongings of traffickers bound for Paris, France, and Doha, Qatar at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja.
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The statement further explained that Hakeem Babatunde Salami, the alleged leader of the “Tajudeen Babatunde Abioye Transnational Criminal Organization,” known for the illegal trade of narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and ephedrine across countries including Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Europe, was apprehended. Salami had fled to South Africa following the arrest of one of his syndicate members.
Okafor Ikechukwu Williams, also known as Jantu, and his wife, Okafor Ifeyinwa Grace, were apprehended during an NDLEA raid at their hideout in Lagos. The operation led to the discovery of a significant quantity of methamphetamine intended for export to Europe and Asia, along with the confiscation of their vehicle.
Furthermore, the NDLEA conducted a successful operation on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja expressway, where they intercepted a commercial bus traveling from Lagos to Kano. During a search, they seized a large sum of money in US dollars and suspected counterfeit currency.
In Sokoto, an acting district head, Alhaji Umar Mohammed (aka Dan Bala), was sentenced to five and a half years in jail for possession and dealing in cannabis and psychotropic drugs. This conviction came after a case filed by NDLEA in October 2022.
Several other drug traffickers were also arrested in different parts of the country, and NDLEA carried out War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy campaigns in various schools, markets, worship centers, and communities to combat drug abuse.
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), expressed his confidence that NDLEA personnel would remain vigilant and continue to combat criminal networks, regardless of the challenges and distractions they may encounter.
According to Nivo News, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) welcomed 5,000 new members in Abia State on Saturday, following the recent entry of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, into the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The mass defection was led by Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Accord Party, in his hometown of Umuaku, Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Supporters who joined him also left their former political affiliations, including the South East Mandate for Good Governance, to align with the ADC.
Nwankpa explained that his decision to join the ADC was driven by a strong conviction, noting that the party’s manifesto resonates with his political philosophy, emphasizing people-oriented governance, social justice, and sustainable development. He described the ADC as a credible, progressive platform capable of fostering inclusive governance and rebuilding public trust in Nigerian politics.
The Abia State Chairman of the ADC, Don Norman Obinna, formally welcomed Nwankpa and his followers, stating that the country’s political trajectory is increasingly favoring the ADC.
The Abia State Police Command has reported the arrest of 809 suspects and the recovery of 88 firearms in 438 cases across the state from January 2025 to date.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa provided the update on Friday during a briefing at his office, outlining the operational strategies and achievements of the Command during the period under review. He disclosed that 435 rounds of ammunition were recovered from suspected criminals and that over 200 suspects have been successfully prosecuted, with several jailed for various offenses.
The CP further revealed that 33 children who had been kidnapped or trafficked were rescued within and outside the state, with the suspects involved prosecuted and some already imprisoned. “We have sent a lot of people to jail. A clear message has been passed that it is no longer business as usual for criminals in Abia State,” Isa stated.
He highlighted that the state’s crime rate has declined under his leadership, attributing the success to support from Governor Alex Otti, provision of logistics, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Isa also noted that officers encountered non-state actors on several occasions, who were neutralized and disarmed.
The Police Commissioner urged residents to continue providing credible information on suspicious activities to further strengthen the fight against crime. Firearms and other weapons recovered from suspects were displayed at the Police headquarters in Umuahia for the media.
According to Nivo News, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has arrested high-profile cybercrime suspects linked to a sophisticated Microsoft 365 phishing operation that targeted the email systems of major corporate organisations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The arrests followed actionable intelligence received from Microsoft Corporation in the United States through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which exposed the deployment of an advanced phishing toolkit known as RaccoonO365. The toolkit was designed to create counterfeit Microsoft login pages capable of harvesting user credentials and unlawfully accessing corporate, financial, and educational email platforms.
Briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the cybercrime centre launched a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in partnership with Microsoft, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service. He explained that investigations traced multiple cases of unauthorised Microsoft 365 account access recorded between January and September 2025 to phishing emails crafted to closely mimic legitimate Microsoft authentication portals.
According to police findings, the cyberattacks resulted in business email compromise, data breaches, and significant financial losses across several jurisdictions. Acting on precise intelligence, NPF–NCCC operatives conducted targeted operations in Lagos and Edo states, leading to the arrest of three suspects. Searches carried out at their residences yielded laptops, mobile phones, and other digital devices, which forensic analysis directly linked to the fraudulent activities.
Further investigations identified Okitipi Samuel, also known by the aliases “RaccoonO365” and “Moses Felix,” as the principal suspect and alleged developer of the phishing infrastructure. Police said he operated a Telegram channel through which phishing links were sold in exchange for cryptocurrency and hosted fake login portals on Cloudflare using stolen or fraudulently obtained email credentials.
The police clarified that there was no evidence connecting the two other arrested individuals to the creation or management of the phishing scheme. The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to protecting the country’s digital environment through the use of advanced technology, enhanced international cooperation, and thorough investigative and prosecutorial processes aimed at combating evolving cyber threats.
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