Category: Crime

IPOB Lawyer Disowns February 2 Sit-at-Home Order, Calls It Fraudulent

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Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has officially denounced the sit-at-home order scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, labeling it a “fake and fraudulent” directive. Urging residents across the South-East to ignore the call, Ejiofor warned that the announcement is a calculated attempt to exploit the region’s vulnerabilities. However, the denouncement follows a statement reportedly issued by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful.“IPOB declares Biafra-Wide Solidarity Lockdown on Monday February 2, 2026 in unwavering support for Onitsha traders and demand for the immediate…

Fake Degree: ICPC Arraigns NIPC Deputy Director

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned Yusuf Mustapha, a Deputy Director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), before a FCT High Court in Maitama on Tuesday. Mustapha faces a three-count charge involving the alleged forgery of academic credentials used to secure his employment. However, the ICPC revealed that university documents expose Mustapha’s second-class certificate as a fraud, confirming he actually graduated with a third-class degree. In a sharp escalation of the case, the anti-graft agency alleged that the defendant swapped a genuine third-class degree…

Huge Drug Haul: 347.5kg of Canadian Loud Seized at Apapa Port

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck again at Apapa Port, Lagos. In a coordinated operation, the joint security forces seized 347.5kg of ‘Canadian Loud’—a potent variety of cannabis—stashed inside 13 bags within an imported Toyota Sienna. This latest drug bust highlights the intensifying crackdown on narcotics smuggling at Nigeria’s busiest gateway. The seizure, according to a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Sulaiman, occurred barely 24 hours after the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, received a World…

Gen. Marwa: Why NDLEA is Empowering Cannabis Growers with Sustainable Livelihoods.

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……………National and International partners unite for crop substitution at the launch of the Ondo State Alternative Development Project.  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is turning the tide in Nigeria’s drug war by offering a new path for illicit crop growers. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) explained that the Alternative Development Project replaces the cycle of raids and arrests with sustainable economic opportunities. By transitioning cannabis farmers to legitimate high-value crops, this initiative secures stable livelihoods and strengthens food security, directly advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed…

NDLEA Intercepts ₦3bn Heroin in Coffee, Seizes Explosives, Arrests Village Head, Brazilian Lady, Others in Nationwide Crackdown

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In a sustained offensive against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted ₦3bn worth of heroin concealed in coffee packs at the Abuja airport and seized a major shipment of explosives bound for Kano and Kaduna. In a nationwide clampdown that spanned Borno, Lagos, and several other states, the Agency recovered tons of illicit substances and arrested key suspects, including a Brazilian lady, an Edo village head, and a 72-year-old grandfather. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, revealed a massive breakthroug in a…

Troops Reveal Horrors of Borno Conflict with Discovery of Mass Grave

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) of the Nigerian Army, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of approximately 20 terrorists. The insurgents were neutralized during recent operations within the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement released Wednesday by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for OPHK. According to Uba, the discovery reflects the heavy toll military operations are taking on terrorist ranks. “In a further indication of the heavy losses suffered by the terrorists, troops discovered mass…

Marwa Reports 77,792 Arrests, 14.8M kg Drug Seizures in 5 Years; Honors Officers, Orders Crackdown on Barons

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The era of impunity for drug syndicates in Nigeria has officially ended. Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman of the NDLEA, revealed Tuesday, January 20 that a relentless five-year offensive has resulted in a staggering 14.8 million kilograms of drugs seized and the conviction of over 14,000 offenders. With 128 barons now behind bars, Marwa declared that the agency has effectively stripped criminal enterprises of their sanctuary. In a statement released Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi reported that Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed…

’’Umar, Please Don’t Kill Me’’: Neighbours Recount Chilling Last Words of Kano Mother Slain by Nephew

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Saturday, January 17, 2026, will forever be a dark milestone for the Chiranchi area of Dorayi, Kano. On that afternoon, a blood-chilling tragedy turned a peaceful weekend into a nightmare. The heinous murder of a mother and her six children has shattered a community once defined by its close-knit bonds and quiet routines. In the days since, Kano State has remained in a state of shock, the air heavy with unanswered questions. One neighbor, Malam Bala Abubakar, recalled the moment the peace was broken; he was preparing for his afternoon…

Clergy Report 160 Worshippers Kidnapped in Dual Raids; Police Force Refutes Claims

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Over 160 worshippers were kidnapped in twin attacks on churches in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Sunday, January 18. A senior church leader reported that armed gangs targeted the congregations during services, the latest in a series of ransom-driven abductions. This incident marks the latest in a wave of mass abductions sweeping Nigeria, where armed groups—locally referred to as ‘bandits’—systematically target both Christian and Muslim communities. These gangs frequently strike northern and central regions to extort ransom payments. Witnesses described Sunday’s assault as a coordinated strike, reporting that gunmen wielding ‘sophisticated weapons’…

Justice Served: Wanted Kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ Arrested 12 Years After Murder of 3 NDLEA Officers; Agency Recovers Illicit Drugs and Nabs Syndicate Across Nigeria

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Justice has finally caught up with Lekan Jimoh, alias “Kanmo-kanmo,” proving that the evil mortals do indeed lives after them. NDLEA operatives successfully apprehended the long-wanted kingpin, ending a decade-long manhunt for the 2014 murder of three gallant officers. After 12 years on the run, Jimoh was arrested on Friday, January 16, 2026, in a clinical operation. A statement released on Sunday January 18 by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the development:“Kanmo-Kanmo, notorious for evading arrest and mobilizing armed thugs against security agents, was tracked…