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Akpabio not a killer, former lawmaker declares

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Mr Nse Ntuen, a former Akwa Ibom house of assembly member ( Essien Udim) says allegations leveled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as a killer is false.

Ntuen in a statement in Uyo on Sunday, said the allegation is baseless.

He described the claims circulated by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Mrs Patience Akpabio, as malicious, and inconsistent with both the character and public record of Akpabio, haven known him for more than 50 years.

Ntuen, also a former chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio’s council of origin, said the allegation, which had no basis, is steeped in personal bitterness and deliberate mischief rather than in any verifiable fact or credible grievance.

“We must never allow a culture of reckless falsehood to replace dialogue and truth. These claims are not merely offensive; they represent a conscious attempt to erode the dignity of honest leadership and to sow unnecessary discord among a people united by shared history and respect,” Ntuen said.

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Ntuen aligned himself with the recent resolution of the Greater Akpabio Family, which unanimously expressed confidence in the senate president and reaffirmed the family’s unbroken unity.

He added that the statement by the family, being the most authoritative voice on domestic matters of this nature, has settled the issue firmly and should be respected as such.

“These spurious attacks are not only affronts to Akpabio’s person but also to the collective reputation of Essien Udim and by extension, Akwa Ibom and Nigeria,” he said.

He described the allegation as distractions, especially now that the senate president is leading the National Assembly in charting legislative frameworks for economic recovery and national renewal.

“It is disappointing that anyone would choose to distract public attention with malicious fiction and self aggrandisement.

“The public is therefore, advised to disregard such falsehoods, which serve no purpose other than to inflame passions and divert focus from meaningful governance,” he said.

He commended Akpabio for remaining calm and self-restraint in the face of provocation, describing it as evidence of both personal strength and political maturity.

He reaffirmed his loyalty to Gov. Umo Eno’s vision of peace and inclusive governance and his continued support for Akpabio as a son of Akwa Ibom.

“We stand with our leader, our brother, and our pride. Those who traffic in falsehood will find that truth is patient but enduring.

“The focus now must remain on the great task of nation building, to which Akpabio continues to dedicate himself with calmness, clarity and conviction,” he said.

(NAN)

Police nab five suspects for impersonating officers in Kano

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating Police officers.

The suspects, Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45), were apprehended on Thursday by operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad.

This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano on Saturday.

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Kiyawa said the suspects were found with a fake police warrant card, handcuffs, mutilated Naira notes, CFA2,500, and a blue Peugeot 406 vehicle.

He explained that already, the suspects had allegedly confessed to extorting citizens in Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States.

Kiyawa quoted the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, as reiterating the command’s unwavering commitment to combating crimes.

He said that the suspects would be charged to Court upon the completion of the ongoing discreet investigations.( NAN) 

Police recover 75 stolen phones, others in Lagos

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The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command on Saturday, said it has recovered 75 mobile phones as well as five laptops believed to have been stolen around the Ikeja area of the state.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement to newsmen in Lagos.

Adebisi said that the recovery took place on Oct. 5, at about 5:30 a.m. near Allen roundabouts in Ikeja.

She said that the RRS operatives on routine patrol, had sighted two men carrying two large “Ghana Must Go” bags, who immediately took off, upon noticing the police team.

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“The suspects abandoned the bags and fled.

“Upon inspection, the operatives discovered 32 iphones of different models, 38 other smartphones of various brands including Samsung, Redmi, Tecno, and Honor.

“They also recovered five laptops, several smart wristwatches, AirPods, a Samsung Tab, a Sorapad, and a number of damaged phones,” she said.

According to her, the RRS Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, said that preliminary investigations showed that the items were stolen properties which were hastily abandoned by the suspects while fleeing from the police.

She said that the commander has urged members of the public who may have lost similar gadgets within Ikeja and its environs, to visit the RRS headquarters in Alausa, with verifiable proof of ownership, for identification and recovery

The spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, commended the RRS operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.

“While commending the officers, CP Jimoh reiterated the command’s commitment to an intelligence-driven policing, proactive crime prevention, and sustained efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents across the state,” she said.

(NAN) 

Police confirm killing of two officers by suspected bandits in Kaduna

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The Police in Kaduna State has confirmed the killing of two of its officers by suspected bandits in Zonkwa, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that investigation was already underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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NAN also reports that the incident occurred on Friday evening at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa, Headquarters of Zangon Kataf LGA.

Sources told NAN that the bandits reportedly stormed the police station in an attempt to free suspected vandals earlier arrested in Kachia Local Government Area.

However, it was later gathered that the suspects were not being held at the station.

(NAN)

NSCDC nabs two suspects for vandalising community transformer in Kaduna

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command , said its operatives have nabbed two suspects for vandalising a community transformer .

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Habeeb Badamasi, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of NIgeria(NAN) on Saturday in Kaduna.

Badamasi said the two suspects were apprehended at about  1:00 am on Friday in Angwan Ranai community, Zankwa District of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state.

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He said  NSCDC personnel, in collaboration with community members, apprehended the two suspects engaged in vandalising the said transformer.

Badamasi added that  the suspects were currently in NSCDC custody for interrogation, while two additional suspects remained at large.

He said, “Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.”

Badamasi said the state Commandant, Panam Musa, said that the corps remained committed to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, emphasising the importance of public cooperation.

He said the commandant urged the citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities around public installations to ensure collective safety and progress.

(NAN)

North-East is more secure now – Army

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Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies.

He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Maiduguri.

Abubakar said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) maintained the operational initiative across the theatre, denying terrorists the freedom of movements and access to logistics that once fueled their campaigns of terror.

He said the lingering insecurity in North-East was not an isolated phenomenon rather closely linked to broader regional and global developments, including instability in the Sahel, the Middle East, and the Russia–Ukraine war.

“Since November last year, we have observed an increase in the use of armed drones and radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by the terrorists. These trends are direct consequences of global technological proliferation linked to conflicts elsewhere.

“However, our forces continue to retain the initiative. The goal of the armed forces remains to flush out the terrorists from their remaining strongholds in Sambisa Forest, the Mandara Mountains, the Tumbuns and the Lake Chad Islands (LCI),” he said.

Abubakar highlighted that coordinated operations aimed at achieving this strategic objective was yielding remarkable results.

He said, “in the last two months alone, about 26 key terrorist commanders have been neutralised, with substantial recoveries of arms, ammunition and vehicles. Many insurgent camps have been cleared and destroyed, forcing remnants of the groups into isolated pockets.

“Socio-economic activities have resumed in most areas previously under terrorist influence. Markets have reopened, schools are functioning, and roads that were once unsafe now experience daily movement of goods and people. That is a major milestone for us as a nation.”

The commander said sustained pressure by the Nigerian Army troops had restored confidence among the citizens, leading to increased voluntary returns to ancestral homes under the Borno State Government’s resettlement framework.

While highlighting some of the key achievements of the operations, Abubakar described the strangulation of the terrorists’ logistics strategy as a turning point in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP.

“By cutting off their supply chains, we have effectively crippled their capacity to sustain prolonged engagements. Several IED-making factories have been discovered and destroyed, and we have recorded tremendous successes in intercepting their logistics convoys,” he said.

Abubakar cited the July 2025 operation in Dikwa, where troops recovered over 50 lethal Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), as an example of how intelligence-led missions disrupted enemy capabilities.

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He said the troops neutralised more than 257 terrorists in coordinated ground and air offensives, with many others surrendered along with their families between July and September, 2025.

“The terrorists’ employment of drones has also been curtailed through the deployment of advanced anti-drone technology and improved air dominance made possible by the unwavering support of the Military High Command.

“Recoveries of weapons have increased significantly, and our sustained offensive operations have continued to shrink the battle space for the terrorists,” he said.

Reacting to reports of renewed attacks in some border communities around Kirawa, Abubakar said the incidents were desperate attempts by the terrorists to create fear and attract attention.

“Most of these attacks are confined to remote border settlements, reflecting desperation rather than strength. Kirawa was previously under the security framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), but we have now made adequate deployments to strengthen control and forestall further incursions,” Abubakar said.

To stem the attacks, Abubakar said the military command had deployed additional troops and logistics assets to the Kirawa axis, including quick response teams, armoured vehicles and surveillance units to ensure rapid response to any threat.

“OPHK covers about 130,000 square kilometres, so the terrain is vast. But we have improved our deployment posture and enhanced coordination with the MNJTF and local security volunteers to ensure that no area remains vulnerable. Kirawa is now fully secured with boots on ground,” he assured.

Abubakar reiterated the commitment of the Armed Forces to achieve lasting peace in the region, stressing that the troops remain motivated and focused in their missions.

He urged the residents to continue cooperating with the military by providing credible intelligence as well as deny logistics support to the  terrorists.

“Citizens must collaborate with the military in fishing out bad elements. This is a whole-of-society approach to asymmetric warfare. Denial of logistics and timely passage of information by communities remain crucial for our collective success.”

The commander also commended the gallantry of officers and men of the OPHK, who demonstrated courage, resilience and sacrifice in defence of the nation.

“Our troops are highly motivated and determined. The North-East is steadily regaining its stability, and we remain fully committed to consolidating these gains until peace is completely restored,” the commander said.

Some of the community leaders in the affected areas commended the Nigerian military for its swift response and decisive actions to protect the citizens.

Alhaji Bukar Modu, a community elder in Gwoza, said the increased military presence in Kirawa and adjourning communities had restored public confidence.

“Before now, we used to hear gunshots almost every week. But since the troops came in numbers, the situation changed. We now sleep peacefully and even attend markets in Pulka and Gwoza without fear,” he said.

Also, Mrs Falmata Bakura, who recently returned from an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, described the soldiers’ conduct as professional and reassuring.

“Their presence alone gives us hope. We can see the soldiers patrolling day and night. Our children have resumed school and we now farm without fear,” she said.

(NAN)

I received, paid $3m into Aisha Achimugu’s company’s account – EFCC’s witness

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Mr Trinity Usman, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he received and transferred three million dollars into Mrs Aisha Achimugu’s company account.

Usman, the 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2), told Justice Emeka Nwite while being led in evidence by the EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN.

The PW-2, a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, spoke in the ongoing trial of Halima Buba, Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, and her co-defendant, Innocent Mbagwu, the Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer of the bank.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the duo are being prosecuted on money laundering offences to the tune of $12 million.

In a six-count charge, they were alleged to have aided high-value cash transactions without routing them through a financial institution.

The offence is said to be contrary to Section 21(a), 2(1), and 9(1)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 19(2)(b) of the same Act.

The defendants were, on June 13, arraigned by the anti-graft agency.

They, however, pleaded not guilty to the counts, and admitted to a N100 million bail with one surety, each in like sum.

At the resumed trial, the witness said he was in court to tell what he knew about the transactions he did with Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, owned by Achimugu.

Usman, who said he was a businessman and general contractor, said he was also into agro allied and oil business.

He said he carried out the businesses with companies or registered names.

He said his companies include Triple A and Tee Service Venture, T.M. Agro Allied Farm, Triple A and D Oil and Gas Ltd, Triple A and Tee BDC Ltd, among others.

“Sometimes in April 2025, one Suleiman Ciroma contacted me that he has transaction that he needed 3 million US dollars to (be transfered to) Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd.

“In that particular time, I have the money being in my Triple A and Tee Oil and Gas Nig Ltd account.

“After we agreed with him, Suleiman Ciroma gave me the dollar payment in cash.

“I paid him the dollars into Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Ltd account,” he said.

He said the payment was made in April 2025

“Can you remember the exact date you made the payment?” Iheanacho asked.

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“I made the transfer in four tranches but I cannot remember the exact day,” the witness responded.

However, when the lawyer asked the witness if he knew Buba and Mbagwu, he said he did not know them.

“Take a look at the dock and tell the court if you know the defendants,” Iheanacho asked and the witness simply said, “No.”

Usman told the court that he did the transactions with Triple A and Tee Oil Nig Ltd.

“It was from there I transfered the dollars into Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Ltd,” he said.

But when Iheanacho asked the PW-2 if his BDC company, Triple A and Tee BDC Ltd, featured in the transaction, counsel for the 1st defendant (Buba), Johnson Usman, SAN, raised an objection.

The senior lawyer argued that Iheanacho’s question was a ploy to give the witness tips on what to say and the judge directed him to rephrase the question.

The witness said that the licence of Triple A and Tee BDC Ltd, as at the time of the transactions, had been suspended.

He said the cash transactions from Ciroma were made through his staff.

He mentioned the names of the staff as Abdulkadir Mohammed and Kabir Haruna.

The BDC operator also said that he equally did a naira to dollar transaction with Ciroma.

“The naira was transfered into Triple A and Tee Service Venture Ltd Bank account.

“The naira also was converted into dollars and I sent the equivalent into Oceangate account,” he said.

However, during cross-examination by Buba’s counsel, Usman SAN, the witness was asked to confirm to court that Triple A and Tee BDC Ltd had been in operations till date and he responded in affirmative.

“After they suspended our licence, we proposed Triple A and Tee BDC Ltd to CBN last year and we have an approval in principle with CBN,” the witness responded.

“Ciroma Suleiman contacted you in these transactions because he knows you as BDC operator?” the lawyer asked and the PW-2 responded in affirmative.

When Usman asked the witness that it was on the basis of that knowledge that the PW-2 sent his staff to collect the dollars from Ciroma, Iheanacho too objected to the question.

The witness admitted that he did not tell the defendants before the transactions that his BDC license was suspended at any time.

He said his oil company account was used for the transactions because it was the account he had available dollars.

‘The choice of using your oil and gas company account to transfer the dollars to Oceangate was your own decision,” the lawyer asked and the witness responded in affirmative.

Counsel to the 2nd defendant (Mbagwu), M.S. Ibrahim, SAN, asked the witness if he made any profit from the transactions and he responded in affirmative.

“Did you tell the defendants whom you have never seeing or know before that you were going to make inflow payment from your oil and gas company’s account?” Ibrahim asked and the PW-2 said, “No.”

After the cross-examination, the witness was discharged and Justice Nwite adjourned the matter until Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 for continuation of trial.

Earlier on Thursday during the cross-examination of Suleiman Ciroma, the owner of Funnacle BDC Ltd and the PW-I by Usman SAN, the witness said the reason Achimugu requested for the transfer of the money was that if she had deposited the money in cash in the bank, she would not be able to transfer same.

Ciroma said Trimizi Usman and Hassan Dantani, upon their representatives collecting the money, in turn, transferred the dollars equivalent “less their charges into a designated account provided by Aisha Achimugu.”

He agreed with Usman’s question that in forex transaction, a transfer can only be made from an account where the money came by way of inflow and not by cash deposit.

When the lawyer asked Ciroma that Achimugu needed the dollar transfer to purchase her two oil blocks, the PW-1 responded in affirmative.

The witness told the court that he is a member of BDC Traders Association Wuse Zone 4 in Abuja.

He said that was why when he made his statements to EFCC on April 14, April 11 and May 7, the executive members of the association were with him at the time.

Ciroma, who agreed that he was duly cautioned before writing the extra-judicial statements, admitted that there was no part he informed the defendants, particularly Buba, that his BDC licence had expired.

Also while being cross-examined by Ibrahim, who appeared for the 2nd defendant, Ciroma agreed that he had never seen Mbagwu physically before.

He also admitted that he had never produced any text or Whatsapp message between him and Mbagwu before the court before.

(NAN)

Police arrest four armed robbery suspects in Lagos

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The Police command in Lagos State has arrested four armed robbery suspects who have been terrorising motorists across Lagos and neighbouring states.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.

Adebisi said the suspects were apprehended at their hideout in the Igando area during a major operation against violent crimes.

She noted that the gang, aged between 34 and 46, was arrested during intelligence-led operations by the command’s Tactical Squads between 1 a.m. on Wednesday and 3 a.m. on Friday.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to robbing several vehicle owners at gunpoint and were linked to multiple operations in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Edo states.

Items recovered included one pump-action shotgun, a Beretta pistol, 48 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 46 live cartridges, a cutlass, assorted charms, and four stolen vehicles.

The vehicles comprised a Toyota Sienna, two Lexus ES350s, and a Toyota Corolla, according to Adebisi.

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She said preliminary investigations showed the gang posed as passengers, then attacked unsuspecting drivers mid-transit to steal their vehicles and valuables at gunpoint.

Adebisi added that the suspects were arrested following weeks of coordinated surveillance and intelligence gathering across several states.

Efforts, she said, were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang still at large.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, commended the Tactical Squads for their professionalism during the operation.

Jimoh reassured Lagos residents of the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks and ensure public safety.

He also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged citizens to provide timely information to support security operations.

(NAN) 

U.S . envoy dismisses Christian genocide claims in Nigeria

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Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, has dismissed the claim of  a Christian genocide, stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks.‎

‎Boulos made the remarks in an interview on Friday, following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the sidelines of the 2025 Aqaba Process Summit in Rome, Italy.
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‎The summit focuses on addressing insecurity across West Africa and the wider Sahel region, with leaders from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe in attendance.
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‎Boulos who said: “terrorism has no colour or religion”, called for .unified, holistic approach to combating terrorism and insecurity nationwide.

‎His comments follow calls by a U.S. lawmaker for sanctions on Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution and to designate the country a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).
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‎“Those who know the terrain well know that terrorism has no colour and no religion and no tribe.”
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‎“People of all religions and all tribes are dying as a result of terrorist acts, but it’s very unfortunate.”
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‎“We even know that Boko Haram and ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians. People are suffering from all sorts of backgrounds. This is not specifically targeted about one group or the other,” he said.
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‎Boulos emphasis the importance of deeper U.S.-Nigeria collaboration to confront terrorism and protect civilian lives.

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“However, any loss of life is one too many, and we should work together in partnership to put an end to this.”
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‎He acknowledged that Nigeria’s North Central region has experienced deadly attacks, with many Christian casualties.
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‎“But definitely it’s not something that we can say is specifically targeted about a specific group,” he added.
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‎Boulos described Nigeria as a diverse nation, a melting pot of ethnicities and religions coexisting within one federation.
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‎He noted recent efforts by the Tinubu administration to improve security, which he said are beginning to show results.
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‎The envoy assured continued U.S. support for Nigeria’s security and counterterrorism efforts moving forward.
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‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit is hosted by Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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‎The high-level event brings together heads of state, defence ministers, and regional stakeholders to boost international security cooperation, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel.

(NAN)

NDLEA seizes 2.318 tons of marijuana in Kwara

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has intercepted and  seized 2.318 tons of cannabis in the last one week in Kwara.

The NDLEA Commander in the state, Hajia Fatima Popoola, said this at a news conference in Ilorin on Tuesday.

Popoola said that the cannabis were intercepted during two operations along Offa and Omu Aran axis of the state command at about 3:00 am and 5:30 am.

She said that four suspects arrested in connection with the seizures, concealed the drugs among sacks of saw dust.

“This is one of the biggest seizures we’ve made in a single week in recent time, and the street value of what we seized runs into at least billions of naira.

“This shows just how serious the drug use and trafficking have become in Kwara,” she said.

Popoola said that one of the suspects, a driver, was caught with 1.2 tons of cannabis, another suspect with 300kg of cannabis, while the remaining 720kg seizure was linked to two suspects.

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The drugs were reportedly concealed in Canter trucks and disguised as ordinary goods with sacks of saw dust to deceive NDLEA officials at the check points.

“A J5 vehicle was checked, which appeared to be empty, but we found it loaded with cannabis, and these operations took place mostly between 3:00 am and 5:30 am, when traffickers often move to avoid detection,” she said.

The commander, who noted that drugs are at the root of many criminal activities, added that, “no sane person wakes up to commit inhumane acts or violent crimes, most of the time, there is drug influence behind it.”

She said that security challenges in such places like Kaiama, Chikanda, Patigi, Edu, and Omu Aran were drug-related.

The commander said that while only two tons of drugs were seized in 2024, the command has seized over 2,000 kilograms between January and August  2025.

She attributed the feat achieved to the synergy among sister security agencies, saying that, “the NDLEA is not working alone. We are working with the police, army, civil defence, and traditional rulers.”

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended the agency for the feat, adding the arrests and seizures reflected the commitment of his administeation to eliminate drug abuse in the state.

Represented by Alhaji Saadu Salahu,  the Senior Adviser/Counsellor,  AbdulRazaq said the state was working closely with the NDLEA in mobilising traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, and religious institutions to create awareness on the dangers of drug abuse.

“We need to educate the younger generation on the health implications of involvement in drugs,” he said.

He urged residents of the state to be vigilant and report suspicious activities, stressing that the fight against drug trafficking requires everyone’s support.

The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the event was attended by the representatives of traditional rulers, military and para-military agencies.

(NAN)