Drug Cartel Leader Arrested in Village Mansion; NDLEA Seizes Meth, Precursors, and Guns
A notorious drug cartel responsible for producing and distributing methamphetamine, known locally as ‘mkpuru mmiri,’ was dismantled by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The cartel leader, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu, was arrested in his mansion in Umuomi village, Ikeduru, Imo State. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the cartel, operating in Imo and […]
Gunmen Attack Wedding in France, Leaving 1 Dead and 5 Injured
A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning in Thionville, northeastern France, when masked gunmen opened fire at a wedding, killing one person and injuring five others, according to the police. The shooting happened at a wedding reception with about a hundred guests. It is believed to be linked to a drug trafficking feud. Around 1:15 […]
Private Jets Misused for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking – Festus Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has raised concerns that some private jets in Nigeria are being used for illegal activities, including money laundering and drug trafficking. Keyamo revealed this during an event at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, where he inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to […]
NDLEA Arrests 155 Suspects and Seizes 97kg of Illicit Drugs in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, recently arresting 155 suspects for various drug offenses. NDLEA’s state commander, Kanu Chukwuemeka, revealed these achievements during a press briefing in Yenagoa. He also announced the seizure of 97.826kg of illicit drugs. Chukwuemeka expressed concerns over […]
NDLEA Seizes 4,732kg of Hard Drugs in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State has confiscated 4,732.128 kilograms of illegal drugs over the past year. The seized drugs include Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), Methamphetamine (known as Ice), Cocaine, Tramadol, Exol-5, Diazepam tablets, Codeine-based syrup, Rohypnol tablets, and Pentazocine injections. The seizures occurred across the state over the past year. […]