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Massive Drug Bust: NDLEA Confiscates 2.3 Tons Of Cannabis In Kwara
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized a total of 2.318 tons of cannabis in separate operations across Kwara State within the past week.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fatima Popoola, the state commander of the agency, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing in Ilorin, the state capital. She explained that the seizures occurred during raids conducted between 3 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. along the Offa and Omu-Aran corridors.
Four individuals were apprehended after attempting to conceal the drugs in Canter trucks and sacks of sawdust to avoid detection. Popoola described the seizures as “one of the largest in recent weeks,” with a street value estimated to run into billions of naira.
She provided a breakdown of the haul, noting that one suspect was found with 1.2 tons, another with 300 kilograms, and two others linked to a 720-kilogram seizure. In one instance, a J5 vehicle initially believed to be empty was later discovered to be fully loaded with cannabis.
The NDLEA commander emphasized that drug abuse has been a driving factor behind violent crimes in several parts of Kwara, including Kaiama, Chikanda, Patigi, Edu, and Omu-Aran. She also highlighted that while only two tons of drugs were seized in 2024, more than 2,000 kilograms have already been intercepted between January and August 2025.
Popoola attributed the recent successes to enhanced collaboration with the police, army, civil defence, and traditional leaders.
Representing the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Special Adviser Saadu Salahu commended the agency’s efforts. He stated that the government is working closely with community leaders, religious institutions, and civil society groups to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. Residents were urged to remain vigilant and actively support initiatives to combat drug trafficking.
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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.
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Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.
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He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.
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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.
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Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.
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Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.
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Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.
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Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.
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According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.
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Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.
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