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VIDEO: NDLEA Intercepts 2024 Hajj Pilgrims With Cocaine At Lagos Hotel
Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently conducted a raid at a hotel in Lagos, apprehending individuals attempting to ingest 200 wraps of cocaine....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The operation, based on intelligence, specifically targeted those involved in smuggling drugs to Saudi Arabia for the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage.
Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, shared details of the operation on his official X account on Thursday, along with a video showcasing the seized contraband.
Babafemi wrote, “Caught in the Act: They were preparing to swallow 200 wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight to the ongoing Hajj in Saudi Arabia Wednesday night, and #ndlea_nigeria officers stormed their hotel rooms in an intel-led op.”
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Reacting to the incident, the chairman of the NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa, affirmed the agency’s commitment to tracking, tracing, and apprehending those using pilgrimage as a cover for drug trafficking.
Earlier, the NDLEA reported via its official website that it successfully intercepted significant quantities of codeine-based syrup and a synthetic strain of cannabis known as Loud. These substances, valued at over Two Billion One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million Naira (N2,185,000,000.00), were seized at the Port Harcourt seaports, Onne, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja.
At MMIA Ikeja, NDLEA officers, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted a large consignment of Loud. The psychoactive substance was concealed in eight suitcases, comprising 320 parcels, weighing a total of 164.50kg. The consignment, estimated to be worth N960,000,000.00, originated from Canada and arrived on a KLM flight via Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The consignment was discovered at the airport’s E-arrival hall during a joint search operation conducted by NDLEA, Customs, and other security operatives. The suspect, Ughenu Nnaife Francis, who attempted to smuggle the suitcases out of the hall, was apprehended. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, a resident of Germany, had traveled to Toronto, Canada, to transport the drugs to Nigeria. He claimed to have been recruited as a mule and was promised a fee of Six Million Naira for his involvement.
Meanwhile, at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, NDLEA operatives intercepted a container imported from India. The container, marked TEMU 6807401, was en route to the C to C bonded terminal in Enugu. A joint examination of the container by NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies led to the discovery of 1,750 cartons of codeine weighing 26,250kg. These cartons contained 175,000 bottles of the opioid, valued at N1,225,000,000.00 in street value.
These successful interceptions demonstrate the commitment and effectiveness of the NDLEA in combating drug trafficking and abuse. The agency will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our society by preventing the circulation of illicit substances.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two medical doctors’ brothers in Auchi, Etsako West LGA.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victims, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his younger brother, Dr. Tahir Abu Emhoye, were kidnapped on January 2, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. While Dr. Tahir, a fresh graduate from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, was killed by the abductors, Dr. Babatunde, a housemanship staff at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was released on January 15 after a ₦50 million ransom was paid.
The suspects—Saminu Kawujie, Idris Abubakar, and Sani Abubakar—were apprehended in separate operations. Kawujie was arrested on February 3 at Warrake Forest, Owan East LGA, during a bush-combing operation carried out by police, local hunters, and vigilante groups. Items recovered from him included two knives, two mobile phones, a UBA ATM card, and ₦20,250. Identification parades confirmed him as one of the abductors.
Idris Abubakar and Sani Abubakar were arrested on February 8 at the Specialist Hospital, Auchi. Both were identified as part of the gang, with Idris specifically linked to receiving the ransom for Dr. Babatunde’s release.
ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police spokesperson, said investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire criminal network responsible for the Auchi kidnappings. Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika assured the public that all kidnapping cases will be pursued to completion, with continued intelligence-led policing and bush-combing operations across the state.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has been elected Chairman of the Progressive Speakers Conference, a forum of APC House Speakers nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dangyatin assumed the position during the conference’s annual congress and executive elections held in Abuja. The body aims to enhance coordination among APC Speakers, promote party ideals, foster unity, and support democracy, peace, and national development.
Other key positions filled include the Ebonyi State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (South), the Nasarawa State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (North), and the Ondo State Assembly Speaker as Treasurer. Six zonal vice chairmen were also elected, including Ogun State’s Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide for the South-West zone and Plateau State’s Speaker for the North-Central zone. The new executive members are set to be sworn in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jigawa Governor Malam Umar Namadi congratulated Dangyatin, calling the election well deserved and expressing confidence that he would strengthen collaboration among APC members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Professor Abayomi Fasina has officially stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at FUOYE’s 10th Convocation on Saturday, Prof. Fasina highlighted the university’s growth under his leadership, noting that it has become the fourth most sought-after university in Nigeria and has steadily improved in national rankings.
“Our progress is reflected in the 20-point agenda and transformation blueprint we have implemented since I assumed office in 2021,” he said.
He also emphasized the university’s infrastructural development, including what he called the “Blue Roof Revolution,” and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and others for their support during his tenure.
“As a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you are already part of our success story. I am confident FUOYE will continue to thrive under your leadership,” Fasina added.
A total of 7,684 students graduated at the convocation, including 7,396 undergraduates—with 131 earning First Class honours—and 288 postgraduates.
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