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NDLEA Nabs Spain-Bound Businessman With Cocaine Stashed In Sandals

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NDLEA Nabs Spain-Bound Businessman With Cocaine Stashed In SandalsThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a Spain-based businessman, 50-year-old Francis Akajiobi, at the departure hall of Terminal 2, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Akajiobi was found with 1.20 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of his sandals as he attempted to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Madrid, Spain.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

NDLEA operatives intercepted Akajiobi on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In a statement released on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, revealed that the suspect confessed during a preliminary interview that the cocaine was given to him at a bar in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was to deliver it to a friend and neighbor in Spain for a fee of €5,000.

In another operation, NDLEA operatives arrested Makinde Sodiq Lekan in connection with the seizure of 99 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis weighing 51.60kg. The consignment arrived at the SAHCO Imports shed of the Lagos airport on a Turkish Airlines flight from Canada via Istanbul, Turkey.

The NDLEA also reported the arrest of a key syndicate member, Chukwuemaka Obodozie, involved in smuggling large consignments of opioids into Nigeria. Obodozie was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, July 21, at Cele bus stop along Oshodi-Apapa express road, Lagos, with 100,000 tablets of tramadol 225mg loaded in two bags. His arrest followed five months of surveillance.

In a related development, NDLEA operatives raided the Owena forest in Oriade LGA, Osun State, on Friday, July 26, arresting 17 suspects and destroying 31,250 kilograms of cannabis on 12.5 hectares of farmland. They also recovered 84kg of processed cannabis sativa and a single-barrel Dane gun. Those arrested include Peter Osuya, Zebron Ode, Dogo Reuben Matthew, Isaac Terna, Joseph David Lawrence, Ugochukwu Victory, Olamilekan Abolarin, Dele Ayibo, Ojo Moses, Nini Ayila, Msughve Clement, Chuks Ogeneku, Dada Aribo, Uche Endurance, Patrick Agba, Osakwe Kennedy, and Ojo Babatunde.

In Kaduna State, NDLEA operatives on a stop-and-search patrol along the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday, July 27, intercepted Ubaida Aliyu, 32, in possession of 573 rounds of 7.60 live ammunition. She claimed she was delivering them to bandits in Sokoto. Godwin Udochukwu, 35, was also arrested on the same highway with 25,000 ampoules of Pentazocine injection. Additionally, Alkasim Mikailu, 35, was arrested in Kano following the seizure of 37,880 ampoules of Diazepam injection along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

Other arrests include Abioye Adeniyi, 39, and Rafiu Lekan, 41, with 55 jumbo wraps of Ghana Loud along Badagry-Seme road, Lagos, and Samson Ifeayi Egwutouhi, 30, with 20 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa weighing 10.500kg on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. In Bauchi State, Suleiman Yahaya, 50, and Ibrahim Bello (a.k.a Special), 35, were arrested with 315 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 204.750kg along the Maiduguri bypass, Bauchi town.

NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended the officers for their efforts in dismantling drug cartels across the country. He praised their balanced approach in drug supply reduction and demand reduction activities and urged them to continue their relentless work

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Purified Deception: NDLEA Uncovers Massive Drug Haul Concealed In Water Purifiers!.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has executed a series of successful operations across Nigeria to disrupt drug supply chains and combat trafficking.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lagos Drug Interception

  • NDLEA operatives intercepted a shipment of high-potency illicit drugs, including three kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA, concealed within water purifier machines imported from the Netherlands.

  • The discovery took place at a Lagos courier facility on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after traffickers attempted to bypass security screenings.

Kaduna and Niger State Operations

  • In Kaduna, officers arrested a couple, Musa and Mercy Sunday, and 38-year-old Salomi Ezekiel on May 24, 2026, following the recovery of 1,246 kilograms of skunk from their home in Gonin Gora.

  • Separately in Kaduna, 30-year-old Sunusi Musa was intercepted on the Abuja-Kaduna highway with 380 rounds of military-grade ammunition intended for transport to Katsina State.

  • In Niger State, a raid on a warehouse in the Bosso Local Government Area on May 27, 2026, led to the recovery of 457 kilograms of skunk, resulting in the arrest of 46-year-old Godwin Zakka.

Enugu Seizure

  • On May 28, 2026, NDLEA officers patrolling the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway searched a commercial vehicle heading to Taraba State.

  • The search resulted in the seizure of 22,000 tramadol pills, 100 ampoules of pentazocine, and 200 grams of bromazepam, leading to the arrest of suspect James Maigari Wisdom.

Public Awareness and Leadership Commendation

  • Beyond enforcement, the agency has actively continued its “War Against Drug Abuse” (WADA) campaign through sensitization programs in schools, workplaces, and places of worship across the nation.

  • NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), praised the command personnel for their diligence in balancing enforcement with public education.

  • Marwa urged officers nationwide to maintain their commitment to the ongoing fight against illicit substances.

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No Mercy! NDLEA Boss Buba Marwa Vows Ruthless Revenge After Dawaki Drug Syndicate Attacks Agents.

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The Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, has issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates following a brutal mob assault on his men in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Marwa paid a high-level visit to the National Hospital in Abuja on Monday to check on two operatives, Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim, who sustained severe injuries during a high-stakes raid in the Dawaki area on May 15, 2026.

“An Attack on Our Officers Is an Attack on the State”

During his visit to the trauma ward, Marwa expressed outrage over the “cowardly” nature of the attack, vowing that the agency would not rest until every perpetrator is identified and prosecuted.

  • Full Support: Marwa guaranteed that the agency would cover all medical expenses and welfare needs for the officers until they make a full recovery.

  • Zero Tolerance: The NDLEA boss emphasized that the agency would intensify its operations, stating that such violence would never deter the fight against illicit substances.

  • Justice Promised: “The Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly attack are arrested, and brought to justice,” Marwa declared.

Honoring Bravery in the Line of Duty

To acknowledge the officers’ professionalism and high-risk service, Marwa took direct action to boost their morale and demonstrate the agency’s commitment to its personnel:

  1. Letters of Commendation: Both officers were presented with official letters of commendation personally signed by the Chairman.

  2. Additional Support: Approval for special support packages was granted to assist in their rehabilitation.

  3. Medical Recognition: Marwa formally thanked the National Hospital staff and the NDLEA medical team for their swift intervention in stabilizing the officers’ conditions.

Marwa’s Stance: “Their sacrifices in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse remain invaluable to the country. The agency will continue to stand by personnel injured in the line of duty.”

A Renewed Anti-Narcotics Offensive

Despite the violent resistance from hoodlums in the FCT, Marwa maintained that the NDLEA’s mandate remains unchanged. The agency is moving forward with a sharpened focus on dismantling drug cartels and cleansing local communities of illicit substances, proving that no amount of intimidation will slow down the national crackdown on narcotics.

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“Divided They Fall: How The ADC-NDC Bitter War Of Words Is Handing APC An Easy Victory”.

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that he finds entertainment in the ongoing bitter feud between opposition parties, describing their internal crises as entirely self-inflicted.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, Yilwatda clarified that the ruling party is currently not engaged in political warfare with its rivals. Instead, he noted that the real battle is raging between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

“Over the past three weeks, the APC hasn’t been fighting the ADC or NDC. It’s been NDC against ADC,” Yilwatda remarked. “Honestly, I’ve been watching the insults traded between both parties with absolute amusement. I watch the videos and just laugh. The self-implosion is happening within the opposition, not the APC.”

When questioned on whether he was secretly orchestrating the chaos to weaken his rivals, the APC chairman denied direct involvement but openly admitted that neutralizing the opposition is part of his mandate.

“I am not doing it, but I’d be glad if I could—that is my job,” he stated. “As the ruling party, my role is to stop the opposition, not to make them happy.”

Yilwatda further argued that the APC remains the most stable political entity in Nigeria due to its robust internal conflict resolution committees and its advanced, data-driven membership registration. He revealed that the APC is the only party that links its membership database directly with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), ensuring a transparent and credible structure.

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Headline: ‘I Watch and Laugh’ — APC Boss Nentawe Yilwatda Reacts to ADC vs NDC Bitter Feud

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says he is helping himself to front-row entertainment as opposition parties tear each other apart in what he describes as a “self-inflicted implosion.”

Featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Yilwatda pointed out that the ruling party has stepped back to watch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) engage in a fierce war of words.

“I watch the videos and laugh,” Yilwatda admitted, referencing the heavy insults traded between the two factions over the last three weeks.

While dismissing allegations that he is masterminding the division, the APC boss didn’t hide his satisfaction, stating bluntly that weakening rival parties is simply part of the political game. “If you are in the opposition, my job is to stop you,” he declared.

He credited the APC’s ongoing stability to its solid internal dispute mechanisms and a highly digitized, data-driven membership system integrated directly with NIMC.

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Headline: The Opposition is Imploding on Its Own, Says APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda

In a candid television appearance on Monday, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda dismissed claims that the ruling party is actively fighting the opposition, asserting that rival parties are currently destroying themselves from within.

Appearing on Channels Television, Yilwatda highlighted the escalating hostility between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), confessing that he has been watching their exchange of fireworks “with fun.”

Addressing suspicions of political sabotage, Yilwatda maintained that while he isn’t pulling the strings behind the opposition’s crisis, he welcomes it as a political advantage. According to him, dismantling opposition strategies is a core responsibility of his leadership.

Beyond the political drama, Yilwatda defended the structural integrity of the APC, pointing to its state and national reconciliation committees as key pillars of its stability. He also emphasized that the APC’s reliance on NIMC data for membership registration makes it Nigeria’s most technologically advanced and viable political party.

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