Operation Hadin Kai troops intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier carrying a large haul of illicit substances and alcohol. In a statement, the operation’s Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, described the arrest as “another significant operational success in their sustained campaign to degrade the logistical networks supporting terrorist activities in the North-East” He noted that the seized contraband is believed to be destined for terrorist cells operating within the Lake Chad Islands. Goni confirmed the Thursday interception occurred during an intensive search along the Maiduguri–Monguno axis, where…
Category: Crime
FG Vows Total Crackdown as Marwa Unveils Action Plan—War on Drugs, UN Demands Results
In a relentless crackdown on narcotics, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to crushing drug cartels and preventing substance abuse across Nigeria. Moving beyond law enforcement, the government is expanding rehabilitation access and prioritizing public healthcare to safeguard the well-being of all citizens. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the National Drug Use…
Spain Calls For Stronger Nigeria-Europe Cooperation As Criminal Networks Adapt Trafficking Routes
By: Prosper Okoye A senior Spanish police official on Tuesday warned that Nigerian organised crime networks are increasingly exploiting legal migration channels, digital technologies and international financial systems to expand human trafficking operations, urging closer cooperation between Nigerian and European law enforcement agencies to dismantle the transnational networks. Speaking at a four-day workshop on Strengthening Transnational Investigative Cooperation: Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) through the Nigeria–Spain Strategic Partnership, Javier Leon, Deputy Team Leader at FIAP and Chief Inspector of the Spanish National Police, said criminal…
No Funds Released to Foreign Intervention Council, Clarifies Accountant-General
The unfolding drama surrounding a suspected pseudo-agency took a sharp turn today. The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) broke its silence, declaring that not a single kobo of public funds was ever released to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Contrary to viral reports, the OAGF clarified that the council does not operate an active account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This debunking follows widespread allegations that government funds and civil service salaries were secretly funneled to the embattled body. Addressing the claims…
Kano Police Seize 81 Vehicles with Hidden Plates
In a statewide crackdown on vehicle anonymity dubbed “Operation Clean Plates,” the Kano State Police Command on Monday, July 6, impounded 81 vehicles across the state. The massive enforcement targeted motorists plying the roads with covered, defaced, or missing number plates. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori vowed that all offenders will face prosecution, directly linking the illegal practice to criminal activity. Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed this during a press conference at the Motor Traffic Division office on BUK Road, Kano. CP Bakori stated that the…
NDLEA Intercepts Malaysia Cocaine Hidden in Cartons, Arrests PhD Mastermind, Nabs Nigerian-British Grandma with Drugs Concealed in Plantains, Recovers Fuel-Tank Tramadol as Grandpa Is Arrested
In a major anti-narcotics breakthrough, the NDLEA has foiled a highly sophisticated smuggling attempt at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Operatives arrested 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek, after uncovering 13 kilograms of cocaine cleverly concealed within fake plantain peels. The packages were meticulously designed to mimic fresh produce and hidden among food items in her baggage. According to a Sunday statement by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi, the UK-based caregiver was intercepted at Lagos airport’s Terminal 2 departure hall. The arrest occurred on June…
Scam Alert: NDLEA Denounces Fake Auction Schemes Using Officials’ Identities
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) hereby alerts the public to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by scammers targeting unsuspecting individuals. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. The agency revealed that scammers have been exploiting the names of top officials—particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna—to circulate fraudulent letters and private messages offering forfeited vehicles at discounted auction prices. In view of this deceptive intent, the public is hereby notified that these offers are entirely…
NDLEA Secures 6.7-Ton ‘Loud’ Seizure; Marwa Hails Synergy With Customs, Others, Vows to Crush Cartels
In a massive blow to transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken custody of 6.7 tons of ‘Canadian Loud.’ The high-grade cannabis strain was intercepted during a joint inspection by NDLEA operatives, the Nigeria Customs Service, and other security agencies at the Apapa Port in Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, July 1, by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Speaking at the formal handover ceremony at the Apapa Port, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA,…
Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis: Why Security Efforts Must Be Matched By Moral Renewal And Spiritual Engagement
By: Dr. Philip B. Olusola Nigeria is currently confronting one of the most severe security challenges in its modern history. Kidnapping, once sporadic and isolated, has evolved into a structured criminal enterprise that now threatens national stability, economic development, and public confidence in state institutions. Across the country, the victims cut across all segments of society – children, students, farmers, traders, commuters, professionals, traditional rulers, religious leaders, security personnel, and ordinary citizens. The widespread nature of these abductions has created a climate of fear in both urban and rural communities.…
Marwa Inaugurates Historic NDLEA Weapon Training in Jos, Inducts Thousands of AK-47s, Pistols After 36 Years, Hails Tinubu
Facing increasingly violent drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a historic operational shift after 36 years, officially inducting AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its tactical arsenal. According to a statement Monday, June 29 by NDLEA Spokesman Femi Babafemi, Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) unveiled the historic arms induction during a weapon handling course in Jos. The specialized training equips pioneer instructors to handle AK-47 Type 56-1 rifles and HS-9/CF98A pistols before nationwide deployment. Speaking at the event, Marwa—represented by his Chief of…