Crime
Legal Actions: 68 Individuals Convicted For Drug Offenses In Akwa Ibom, NDLEA Confirms
The commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State, Obot Bassey, has revealed that the agency achieved 68 convictions and successfully rehabilitated 12 individuals in the state during the year 2023….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a press conference held on Tuesday in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Bassey shared that the state command apprehended a total of 195 suspects during the period, consisting of 159 males and 36 females. Additionally, the agency seized drugs weighing 1,267.244 kilograms with an estimated value in millions of naira.
Bassey highlighted the achievements, stating, “For the year 2023 just ended, the Akwa Ibom Command recorded the following achievements: arrested 195 suspects, comprising 159 males and 36 females, recorded drug seizures totaling 1,267.244 kg, secured 68 convictions and all of them are serving jail terms in our custodial centres.”
She further emphasized the significant improvement compared to 2022 statistics, with a notable 175% increase in drug seizures—from 460.344kg in 2022 to 1,267.244kg in 2023. Bassey pointed out that the prevalence of hard drugs in Akwa Ibom State has contributed to a rise in criminal activities, including cult clashes, youth unrest, armed robberies, kidnappings, and militancy.
Bassey acknowledged the challenges faced by the NDLEA in Akwa Ibom, citing the need for operational vehicles to cover the 31 local government areas effectively. She also highlighted the necessity for barracks to ensure the safety of NDLEA officers. Despite these challenges, Bassey affirmed the agency’s commitment to collaborating with other law enforcement agencies in the state to combat the drug menace.
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THE ULTIMATE RESCUE: How Gallant Troops Smashed A Bandit Hideout And Freed 14 Captives In A Rain Of Bullets!.
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Successful Rescue: Nigerian Army troops from Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from bandits in Zamfara State’s Tsafe Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Swift Intervention: Acting on intelligence regarding suspicious movements near Magazu village, the troops intercepted armed criminals who were attempting to abduct motorists and other civilians.
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Gunfight and Fugitive Bandits: After engaging the suspects in a firefight, the troops forced them to abandon their vehicle and flee into the surrounding bushes.
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Casualties and Treatment: While no military personnel were harmed, one rescued victim sustained gunshot wounds and was promptly admitted to the General Hospital in Tsafe for treatment.
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Ongoing Operations: The military emphasized that this successful mission is part of broader, continuous efforts by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantle criminal networks and secure local communities.
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Police Raid and Rescue: Operatives from the Ogun State Police Command raided an alleged baby factory in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, successfully rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children (two boys and two girls).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Arrests and Missing Newborn: The operation resulted in six arrests, while authorities are actively searching for a newborn baby boy whose whereabouts remain unknown after his mother gave birth at a local hospital.
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Syndicate Investigation: Triggered by intelligence regarding a human trafficking and illegal adoption ring in Abaren Village, the case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a deeper probe.
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Police Commitment: Ogun State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s dedication to eradicating child trading and human trafficking, urging residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
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Amotekun Nabs Suspected Kidnappers: The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has successfully apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a 27-year-old man trapped during a ransom negotiation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Ransom Trap in Akure: According to the state commander, Adetunji Adeleye, who briefed journalists on Monday, operatives leveraged intelligence from informants to monitor and arrest the suspect behind the Shasha area.
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Foiled Plot in Owo: Authorities also paraded a 19-year-old former employee caught with a weapon who allegedly attempted to kidnap his former boss’s wife in Molege, Owo, before family members raised an alarm.
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Quick Rescue Operation: Adeleye highlighted a rapid response in the Isinigbo/Osi axis where operatives rescued an abducted woman and her two children following a brief confrontation with kidnappers.
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Community Collaboration: The commander commended local community members, including the Fulani community, for providing crucial information that aided recent security breakthroughs.
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