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NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps at Kano airport(PHOTOS)
. Recovers tramadol pills concealed in gas cylinder, cocaine, skunk in Kano, Lagos raids
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin factory sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates.
The class A drug consignment weighing a total of 11 kilograms was recovered from Neetu’s luggage after a thorough search, following processed credible intelligence, during an inward
clearance of Qatar Airways flight QR1431 from Bangkok, Thailand via Vietnam and Doha at the arrival hall of the Kano airport on Friday 14th March 2025.
The arrest of Neetu signifies a growing attempt by drug trafficking organisations to hire white ladies and foreign nationals to move illicit drugs through the Nigerian borders, a bid that vigilant NDLEA operatives have consistently frustrated with the aid of modern technological tools and proactive intelligence, says Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) in his immediate reaction to Neetu’s arrest.
In another interdiction operation in Kano, NDLEA officers on Thursday 20th March arrested a 45-year-old suspect, Michael Ogundele with a 50-litre steel gas cylinder at Gadar Tamburawa, along Zaria- Kano road. Based on credible intelligence, welding tools were later used to cut the giant cylinder after which 50,000 pills of tramadol 225mg concealed in it were extracted.
While Sunday Ogar, 40, was nabbed at Gunduwawa area of Kano on Wednesday 19th March with 27kg skunk, a strain of cannabis, a female suspect Khadijah Abdullahi, 40, was arrested with 424 bottles of codeine-based syrup at Lungun Bulala Yalwa area of the state on Tuesday 18th March.
In Lagos, the duo of Olumuyiwa Kolawole and Samod Adisa were nabbed with 67.5kg skunk in Mushin just as 100.8kg of same psychoactive substance was recovered from the store of two fleeing suspects in Anifowoshe area of Mushin while Isah Idris was arrested in Apapa with 4.5kg skunk; 600grams of tramadol 225mg and 30litres of codeine syrup on Tuesday 18th March. Another suspect, Yahaya Mohamed, was arrested same day in Ikotun area of the state with different quantities of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
Across the country, NDLEA Commands and formations continued to intensify their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy sensitization engagements in schools, markets, motor parts, work places and worship centres in the past week.
These include: WADA sensitisation lecture to students and staff of Chrisland School, Ikeja, Lagos; Hakimi Secondary School, Mokwa, Niger state; Marist Comprehensive College, Nteje, Anambra state; Ikole City College, Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti state; Government Day Secondary School, Sunane, Sokoto state; and Government Day Secondary School, Jada, Adamawa state, among others.
While commending the officers and men of MAKIA, Lagos, and Kano Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, its Chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), noted with satisfaction the balance in drug supply and demand reduction efforts of all the formations nationwide, even as he charged them not to relent.
There is a gun battle between soldiers and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) at Banex Plaza, Abuja.
The clash occurred just hours after the United States Embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert, warning its citizens about planned IMN protests in Abuja and other major cities on Friday.
In the advisory, the US Embassy cautioned that demonstrations could lead to disruptions such as roadblocks, traffic congestion, and possible confrontations.
“The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has called for demonstrations in Abuja and other major cities on Friday, March 28, 2025. Heavy traffic and other disruptions are possible. Based on past occurrences, protests may involve roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations,” the embassy stated.
The security warning listed potential protest locations, including Banex Plaza, Berger Junction, Unity Fountain, the National Human Rights Commission Head Office, Eagle Square, Area 10 Shopping Plaza, the National Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Fouad Lababidi Mosque.
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The Edo State Government have reacted to the killing of suspected northern travellers said to have been kidnappers, says four persons have been arrested for alleged involvement in the killing of about seven persons suspected to be kidnappers in the Uromi area of the state.
The state government also ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing of the suspected kidnappers.
Okpebholo, who spoke through the Chief Security Officer, CSO, of the Government House, Solomon Osaghale, described the action as barbaric and condemnable.
He vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice and made to face the full wrath of the law.
While describing the incident as a barbaric and strange, he noted that such would not be tolerated in the State.
He said, “I was in Uromi at the instance of the Governor to ascertain the level of damage done and to ensure that prompt investigation is carried out to ensure justice and forestall a reoccurrence.
“The investigations have shown that the people who were killed had boarded a commercial truck and were stopped by members of local security who upon search of the vehicle, discovered some guns, a situation that led to the mob attack by persons around the vicinity.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on getting the news of this incident, directed me to immediately come here and find out what transpired as the news of what happened here is a sign of worry to our Governor whose desire is to create a prosperous State void of dastardly acts like this.
“I can assure you that the people involved in this unprovoked attack will not go scot-free, as His Excellency has directed the Commissioner of Police to launch a full-scale investigation into the matter.
“As I speak now, over four persons have been arrested for their involvement in this ugly incident.”
Okpebholo who condemned the act, stressed that nobody has the right to take another man’s life.
He said that the nature of the barbaric killing was a cause of concern to the state government.
The governor, who called for calm, assured the law-abiding residents of Uromi, especially the Hausa community, to go about their daily activities, as men of the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies have been deployed to restore peace and normalcy to the place.
Responding, the leader of the Hausa community in Uromi, Mallam Aliyu Haruna, thanked the governor for deploying the CSO and other security personnel to the area.
Haruna acknowledged that the presence of the security personnel has brought calm and reassurance to the Hausa community in the area, as there was palpable fear and unease in their camp following the unfortunate incident, which he noted has never happened before in the local government.
“We want to sincerely thank the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his swift response to the occurrence of this ugly incident.
“I must tell you that this is the first time a thing like this has happened in Uromi, and it baffles me because the Uromi people have been so accommodating to us in the Hausa community.
“Over the years, we have lived peacefully among the indigenes. Our sojourn in this land has spanned over seventy years. I was given birth here, and so are many other people you are seeing here today,” he said.
Sixteen travelers from Northern Nigeria were brutally killed and set ablaze by a mob in Udune Efandion, Uromi, Edo State, after being falsely accused of kidnapping.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday, highlights the dangers of mob justice and the deadly consequences of misinformation.
According to intelligence sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the victims—mostly Hausa hunters—were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah celebrations when they were stopped around 1:30 p.m. by members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes.
The sight of their hunting rifles, commonly used in Northern Nigeria, reportedly triggered suspicion, leading to false allegations of criminal activity.
Rather than involving the police or security agencies, vigilantes raised an alarm, sparking chaos. Local youths, incited by the false claims, launched a deadly attack on the travelers, killing 16 on the spot. In a horrifying escalation, the mob set the victims’ truck on fire, burning some bodies beyond recognition, while others were thrown into the flames.
Security forces arrived too late to prevent the killings but managed to rescue four survivors, who were rushed to His Grace Hospital in Uromi for medical attention.
Meanwhile, authorities have since confirmed the arrest of five suspects as investigations into the incident continue.
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