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PHOTOS: NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Tramadol Hidden In Car Mirrors, Lipsticks, Footwears
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a series of high-profile arrests and seizures across Nigeria, including a major bust at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, where operatives intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol hidden in 71 vehicle side mirrors bound for Libreville, Gabon.
It was reports that the operation, which led to the arrest of at least three suspects, was one of several anti-narcotic actions taken nationwide between July 19 and August 2, 2025.
According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the first bust occurred on Saturday, July 19, when officers at MMIA intercepted 57,420 pills of tramadol 225mg and 57 pellets of cocaine (1.60kg) in a cargo consignment heading to Gabon via Air Côte d’Ivoire.
A popular cargo agent, Ihekweme Osinachi Benedict, was immediately arrested. Follow-up investigations led to the arrest of Uzochukwu Godspower Chukwurah the following day.
A further raid on Uzochukwu’s residence on July 21 yielded another 11 parcels of cocaine weighing 1kg, raising the total haul to 68 cocaine parcels (2.6kg).
Cocaine Disguised as Lipsticks for Export to Malabo
In a separate operation, a businesswoman, Nwafor Roseann Nneka, was arrested at her shop in the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, Lagos, for attempting to export 100 grams of cocaine and 300 grams of phenacetine (a cutting agent) concealed inside ladies’ lipsticks to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Two cargo agents linked to the shipment had earlier been arrested before the NDLEA closed in on Mrs. Nwafor. She confessed to purchasing the lipsticks while her husband, Remigus Nwafor, now on the run, handled the drug concealment.
On July 30, operatives in Abuja arrested three dispatch riders, Sabo Sule (24), Samuel Nnamdi (28), and Idris Jibrin (28), caught distributing drugs in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas. Recovered from them were 149.8 grams of Canadian Loud, a potent cannabis strain.
Two others, Aliyu Abubakar (25) and Adekunle Agbabiaka (30), were also arrested along the Abaji-Gwagwalada expressway with 91.1kg of skunk.
Meanwhile, in Lagos, one Joseph Michael, was arrested in Mushin with 3.3kg of synthetic cannabis known as Colorado on August 2, while Ibrahim Sulaiman was caught in Iwaya, Yaba, with 16.5 litres of skuchies on August 1.
In Benue State, Hussein Yusuf (37) was arrested at an NDLEA checkpoint along the Vandeikya-Ogoja road with over 100,000 tramadol pills. In Edo, a raid on a warehouse in Ekpoma led to the arrest of William Alabi (44) and the seizure of 233.5kg of skunk.
More Seizures Across States
Borno: Umar Aminu (38) was arrested at the Maiduguri airport with 160 tramadol pills hidden in his shoes.
Ogun: Yahaya Aminat Seyi was nabbed in Oja Odan with 7,218 pills of opioids.
Oyo: Oladeji Saka (54) was caught with 77.5kg of skunk in Ibadan.
Delta: Benson Izah (40) was arrested in Abraka with 12.5kg of skunk, 1kg of tramadol, and 14.4 litres of codeine.
Bayelsa: Chief Emeka Opara (52) and Onuoha Chidinma (25) were arrested in Amassoma with 41,705 tramadol capsules.
Kano: Bashir Gambo (30) was arrested in Tudun Wada with 61kg of skunk.
Osun: Kabiru Ayinde (40) and Roqeeb Adekanmbi (25) were arrested in Iwo town with 90kg of skunk, 36.3g of methamphetamine, a Toyota bus, and ₦228,200 in cash.
NDLEA Sustains WADA Campaign Nationwide
The agency also continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation campaign in schools, worship centres, and workplaces. Notable activities include:
Lecture at Ciroma Ibrahim Islamiyya School, Potiskum, Yobe
Outreach at Sultan Maccido Institute, Wamakko, Sokoto
Engagement with Borno Express Transport drivers
Sensitisation at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Enugu
Advocacy visit to Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State
Reacting, the NDLEA Chairman/CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended officers across the MMIA, MBIAM, FCT, Lagos, Edo, Benue, Kano, Osun, and other commands for their diligence, urging them to maintain momentum in the agency’s balanced drug control efforts.
“Our approach combines enforcement and advocacy, and every officer must remain committed to both arms of our strategy,” he said.
The operations reflect NDLEA’s continuing resolve to disrupt drug trafficking networks and safeguard communities across the nation.
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PHOTOS: Kebbi man arrested over alleged ritual desecration of Qur’an after burying it in pit with s€men to make woman more submissive to her husband
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, over alleged ritual desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Zuru Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, who disclosed this in a statement on 14th August 2026, said the suspect was arrested in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.
According to the PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi’u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, d3ad animals, and other fetish items.
The police spokesperson said the act was allegedly intended to make Rabi’u Tela’s wife Zarau Hassan more submissive to him.
“The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Musa, male, 29, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru LGA, in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance,” the statement read.
“The incident occurred on 9th August 2026, at about 1900hrs, at Zango Area, Zuru. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly conspired with two others; Rabi’u Tela, husband of Zarau Hassan, and Hamza Zango, both now at large, to dig a pit inside Zarau Hassan’s room and bury therein a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items.
“The act was allegedly intended to make Zarau Hassan more submissive to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, and was carried out in circumstances capable of provoking a breach of the peace among the Muslim faithful in the community.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, strongly condemns the alleged act and warns that the Command will deal decisively, within the law, with individuals whose actions threaten religious harmony, public order, and peaceful coexistence.
“Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through 09039911876 or 07081074395. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”
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Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along the Otukpo–Adoka road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026 when an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja was reportedly ambushed along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area.
A resident, Ochai, who spoke with punch on Friday, said the gunmen forced all the passengers into the surrounding forest.
“Some gunmen ambushed an 18-seater bus heading to Abuja between Omutele and Ankpechi along Otukpo -Adola road yesterday (Thursday) night. All the passengers in the vehicle were whisked away by the gunmen,” he said.
The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, who confirmed the incident in a statement said five of the victims have so far been rescued.
According to the PPRO, the police launched a coordinated rescue operation early Friday.
Aondongu said the operation involved an exchange of gunfire between the security operatives and the kidnappers.
“The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving a commercial passenger bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area on the night of 13 August 2026,” the statement read
“Following the incident, operatives of the command commenced a coordinated rescue operation early this (Friday) morning. The operation, which involved an exchange of gunfire, has so far resulted in the successful rescue of five victims, including a four-year-old boy, while nine others remain in the custody of the suspected kidnappers.”
The police spokesperson disclosed that one of the rescued victims sustained a gunshot injury during the operation and was taken to a medical facility in Otukpo for treatment.
He said the police, working with other security agencies, had intensified efforts to secure the release of the remaining nine victims.
According to Aondongu, the operation was being conducted cautiously, with the safety of the abducted passengers prioritised.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, also assured the victims’ families and members of the public that efforts would continue until the remaining passengers were rescued.
He urged residents of the affected communities to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible information that could aid the rescue operation.
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