Crime

NDLEA Nabs Drug Trafficker with Fake Pregnancy as Ivorian Excretes 82 Cocaine Wraps at Kano Airport

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6 months ago

February 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled multiple drug trafficking attempts across Nigeria, including the arrest of a woman who concealed narcotics in a fake pregnancy and an Ivorian national who excreted 82 wraps of cocaine at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.

The anti-narcotics agency also confirmed the arrest of a Lagos-based real estate chief executive accused of leading a drug cartel, alongside several other suspects in coordinated operations across Lagos, Edo, Bauchi, Ondo, Delta and Kogi states.

Fake Baby Bump Conceals 3,200 Tramadol Capsules

NDLEA operatives intercepted a 35-year-old businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, at the departure point of the Seme land border on Monday, February 16, 2026, as she attempted to cross into Cotonou, Benin Republic.

Officers became suspicious of her protruding stomach during routine checks. A thorough body search revealed that her pregnancy was fake. Instead, she had strapped a pink-coloured calabash to her abdomen, concealing 3,200 capsules of tramadol intended for sale in Cotonou.

Ivorian Excretes 82 Cocaine Wraps at Kano Airport

On the same day in Kano, NDLEA operatives at MAKIA intercepted a 41-year-old Ivorian, Michael Gohouri, also known as Anunwa Onyinye Michael, during passenger clearance for Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940 to Milan via Addis Ababa.

A body scan confirmed he had ingested illicit substances. He was subsequently placed under observation, during which he excreted 82 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.49 kilograms.

Investigations revealed that Gohouri had arrived in Lagos from Milan on January 17, 2026, and spent three weeks shuttling between Lagos and Enugu before travelling to Kano, where he ingested the cocaine in a hotel room. He reportedly stood to earn €5,000 upon successful delivery of the drugs in Milan.

The suspect, who claimed mixed Ivorian and Nigerian parentage, applied for asylum in Italy in 2013 and holds a resident permit valid until May 25, 2026. He also possesses a Nigerian National Identification Number bearing the name Anunwa Onyinye Michael.

Real Estate CEO Arrested with 89.2kg ‘Canadian Loud’

In Lagos, NDLEA operatives arrested the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, Kolapo Oladapo Raji, 57, at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki, on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Raji, who had been on the NDLEA watchlist since 2025, was apprehended shortly after returning from the United Kingdom. A search of his residence led to the recovery of four large bags containing 89.2 kilograms of “Canadian Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis. A 2024 Toyota Hilux was also recovered at the point of arrest.

According to investigators, Raji admitted financing drug consignments for an overseas associate before establishing his own distribution network after reportedly earning hundreds of millions of naira in profits.

Massive Seizures Across States

In separate operations in Lagos, NDLEA officers arrested Ugwuja Kingsley with 56kg of skunk at Agbara on February 19, while Ekwe Arinze was caught with 76kg of the same substance at a motor park in Oshodi on February 17.

At the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State, NDLEA officers, in collaboration with Customs and other security agencies, uncovered 170,900 bottles of codeine-based syrup in a container following a 100 percent physical examination prompted by intelligence reports.

Along the Okene/Lokoja highway in Kogi State, operatives recovered 7,300 pills of tramadol (225mg) concealed in two sound systems in a commuter bus travelling from Lagos to Kano. Follow-up operations in Zuba, Abuja, led to the arrest of two suspects linked to the consignment.

In Ondo State, 195kg of skunk and seeds were seized from a suspect in Iju forest, while another 198kg was recovered from a separate suspect during raids on forest enclaves.

A significant haul of 936kg of skunk was seized from a suspect in Azare town, Bauchi State, with an additional 85.8kg recovered from other suspects in the same area.

In Delta State, officers seized 37kg of skunk from a female suspect in Ughelli. Meanwhile, in Edo State, operatives raided farms at Etiosa camp in Owan West Local Government Area, destroying 1,266.8475kg of skunk and recovering 23kg of processed cannabis. A 68-year-old grandmother and a 43-year-old man were arrested in connection with the operation.

War Against Drug Abuse Intensifies

Beyond enforcement, the agency said its Commands nationwide sustained sensitisation campaigns under its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative, targeting schools, worship centres, workplaces and communities across several states.

Commending officers of the MAKIA, Seme, Lagos, Edo, Bauchi, Port Harcourt, Ondo, Delta and Kogi Commands, NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), praised their operational successes and balanced approach to drug supply and demand reduction.

The agency reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse across the country.

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Police arrest 10 suspected human parts sellers in Oyo

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts sellers.

The suspects were arrested in the Iseyin and Saki areas of the state.

Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one suspected human heart, human flesh, pieces of human skull and assorted charms.

The statement said the exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and further investigation.

The suspects were identified as Adam Ibrahim, Nasiru Kabiru, Tijani Wasiu, Abiola Nasiru, Amusa Gbadamosi, Raheem Taofeek, Jimoh Muritala, Suleiman Busari, Ganiyu Nurudeen and Usman Abdullahi.

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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

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

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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PHOTOS: Gunmen abduct 14 passengers in Benue

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

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.