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Three India-based Nigerian women arrested for drug trafficking

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8 months ago

October 28, 2025

The Indian police have busted a major drug network allegedly operated by three Nigerian women, recovering quantities of illicit drugs, including cocaine, from their possession in Delhi, India.

PUNCH Metro learnt from the Times of India on Monday that the women, simply identified as Precious, Gift, and Joy, were apprehended near Bakhtawar Chowk.

This followed the arrest of an Indian national, Adarsh Sahu, in connection with the illicit trade.

The report reads, “Four people, including three Nigerian women, were arrested for allegedly running a drug supply network in Delhi’s Khanpur area and cops seized a large quantity of MDMA and cocaine from their possession.”

“According to police, the accused, identified as Precious, Gift, and Joy from Nigeria, were arrested near Bakhtawar Chowk.”

According to the news platform, the arrest came to light after cops were tipped off about Adarsh Sahu, an Indian national, resident of Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh, supplying drugs.

“Sahu, a resident of Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh, was caught with 26 grams of MDMA near Green Health Pharmacy in Sector 39 on Saturday after investigation,” the report added.

The news agency further revealed that police said Sahu’s arrest led to the uncovering of an international drug supply chain led by the Nigerian women.

“We received specific information from an informant that Adarsh Sahu in Jharsa village was involved in selling drugs. Acting on this, we conducted a raid and arrested him. From his possession, we recovered MDMA in commercial quantity,” an investigating officer said.

Sahu was, however, said to have confessed during interrogation that he sourced the drugs from two Nigerian women, Precious and Gift, who were based in Delhi. The police, acting on the tip-off, formed another team that arrested the three women and recovered 39 grams of MDMA.

Upon further questioning of the suspects, the officers got a tip-off to a rented apartment in Khanpur Extension, Delhi, where another Nigerian, Joy, was found.

A raid of the premises by the police led to the recovery of 22 grams of white MDMA, three grams of brown MDMA, and 9 grams of cocaine, along with an electronic weighing scale, packaging materials, and mobile phones.

However, the accused have been remanded in police custody for further interrogation to uncover other members of the international drug network.

PUNCH Metro had earlier reported about a Nigerian man arrested by Thai authorities for drug trafficking following a nightclub raid in Bangkok.

This latest arrest adds to the growing concern of the involvement of foreigners, especially Nigerians in a drug network syndicate across Asia.

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Hoodlums tie up couple, steal ₦4m valuables in Bauchi – Police

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8 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspects over their alleged involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and armed robbery in Gadau community of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led investigation into the incident.

According to the statement, a 28-year-old resident of Gadau Town reported the incident to the Gadau Divisional Police Headquarters on July 3, stating that the robbery occurred on June 8 at about 3:00 a.m.

The statement partly read, “On 3rd July, 2026, a 28-year-old complainant, male, resident of Gadau Town, reported at Gadau Division that on 8th June, 2026, at about 0300hrs, five unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons broke into his residence.”

It added, “According to the complainant, the hoodlums forced open his bedroom door, intimidated him and his wife with machetes, tied them up, and carted away valuables. Items stolen include one Jincheng motorcycle, five Android mobile phones, 10 sets of wrappers, the sum of ₦1,000,000 cash, one cap, and three wristwatches, all valued at about ₦4,000,000.”

The police spokesperson said detectives immediately visited the scene and launched an intelligence-led investigation, which led to the arrest of two suspects.

“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives visited the scene and commenced an intelligence-led investigation. As a result of diligent follow-up, two suspects were subsequently arrested.

“They are Salisu Umar, 20, of the same address, and Sadiq Shehu, 20, of Azare, Katagum Local Government Area. They underwent preliminary investigation at the Divisional Headquarters,” Habib stated.

He further revealed that during an identification parade, the complainant’s wife identified one of the suspects.

“During an identification parade conducted, the complainant’s wife recognised and pointed out Sadiq Shehu as one of the persons who entered her room and forced her to open the main gate for the other accomplices,” he said.

The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the Divisional Police Officer and his team for the arrest and directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.

He added that the commissioner assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, stressing that all those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information that would assist security agencies in tackling criminal activities across the state.

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PHOTOS: Fake soldier arrested for allegedly robbing residents in Maiduguri

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12 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Troops of the 7 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected impersonator accused of posing as a soldier to rob residents in the Shuwari area of Maiduguri, Borno State. Africans& Diaspora

The suspect, identified as Abdulazeez Mohammed, was apprehended at about 2:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026 following credible intelligence on his activities within the Shuwari General Area.

Security sources on Monday, July 6 said the suspect allegedly dressed in military camouflage to gain the confidence of residents before stealing mobile phones and other valuables from homes in the area.

Acting on the intelligence, troops of the 7 Division Garrison, supported by members of the CJTF, swiftly mobilised to the location and arrested the suspect without incident.

The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to determine the full extent of his activities and whether he is linked to any criminal syndicate.

Security authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone suspected of unlawfully wearing military uniforms or engaging in suspicious activities, noting that impersonating members of the Armed Forces is a criminal offence punishable under Nigerian law.

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PHOTOS: Fake soldier arrested at Borno varsity suspected of acting as terrorist informant

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12 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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The 25-year-old man who was arrested while dressed in military camouflage at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, is being investigated for possible links to criminal intelligence gathering.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the suspect, identified as Mubarak Mohammed, was apprehended at about 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2026 at the university’s Njimtilo campus after his appearance in a desert camouflage uniform aroused suspicion among troops.

According to the sources, the suspect claimed during preliminary questioning that he was a newly admitted student of the university and had borrowed the military uniform from a civilian friend to attend the institution’s Career Week programme.

However, the claim quickly unraveled during interrogation.

The sources said the suspect was unable to communicate in English, failed to produce a valid student identity card, and could not access the university’s student portal on his mobile phone to verify his admission status.

Troops subsequently contacted the university management through the institution’s Systems Manager, who confirmed that the suspect was not a registered student of the university.

The university official also informed the troops that only final-year students were participating in the Career Week activities, contradicting the suspect’s claim that he had attended the event as a newly admitted student.

Security sources said the suspect is being investigated over suspicions that he may have been gathering intelligence under the guise of a soldier.

He remains in the custody of the 73 Battalion for further investigation.

Military authorities reiterated their warning against the unlawful use of military uniforms, noting that impersonating members of the Armed Forces poses a serious security threat and could be exploited by criminal and terrorist elements.