The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made several notable arrests and seizures across Nigeria. Here are the key developments:
Lagos Airport Intercepts
– India-bound Brothers: Two brothers, John Abugu (43) and Kenneth Abugu (31), were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) with 5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in their suitcases. They claimed to be traveling to India for medical treatment.
– UK Techie with Cannabis: A 20-year-old Ghanaian-British man, Parker Darren Hazekia Osei, was intercepted with 19.40 kilograms of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, packed in a giant traveling bag. He claimed to be a student at East London University and alleged he was delivering the consignment in Nigeria ¹.
Other Notable Arrests and Seizures
– Kogi State: A 33-year-old lady, Ngozi Ogili, was arrested with 3 kilograms of methamphetamine while traveling from Lagos to Abuja.
– Abia State: A 75-year-old grandpa, Nna Nnanna Felix, was arrested with 1.6 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, during a raid.
– Yobe State: 381 bottles of codeine syrup and 108 tablets of tramadol were seized from a suspect along Potiskum-Damaturu road.
– Anambra State: Obinna Sunday was arrested, and 195,000 pills of tramadol were seized during a raid operation.
– Federal Capital Territory: A 51-year-old man, Sunday Ayogu, was arrested with 25 kilograms of skunk and 90.4 grams of methamphetamine during a raid operation.
Destruction of Cannabis Plantations
– Cross River State: NDLEA operatives, supported by the Nigerian Army, raided cannabis plantations in Esuk-Odot community, destroying 250,000 kilograms of the psychoactive plant on over 100 hectares of farmland.
NDLEA’s Efforts
– The agency has continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities across the country, targeting schools, worship centers, workplaces, and communities.
– NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended officers and men for their operational successes, particularly their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and demand reduction efforts.