Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, have seized 20 containers filled with illicit drugs worth N13.5 billion in duty paid value.

The outgoing Controller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, made the disclosure while presenting the seized items to journalists in Onne on Wednesday.

Shortly afterward, he handed over leadership of the command to his successor, Comptroller Aliyu Alkali.

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According to Babandede, the intercepted containers contained 1,195,400 bottles of codeine syrup, 3,200,000 tablets of extra Diclofenac, 3,500,000 tablets of benzhexol, 1,633 cartons of laboratory equipment, and 2,612,400 Analgin injections, alongside several other pharmaceuticals.

He revealed that the products, which were imported from India, had been disguised as regular imports such as chilly cutters, ceiling fans, plumbing materials, used clothes, and vegetable oil, among other items.

According to DAILY POST, the outgoing controller explained that the influx of counterfeit and substandard medicines had long posed a danger to public health.

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He said, “Exactly six weeks ago, the Comptroller-General of Customs and Director General of NAFDAC were here, where some containers of illicit medicine were intercepted and handed over to NAFDAC… In furtherance of this commitment to public health and safety, I am pleased to share a recent significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade in medicine.”

He added that the seizure was achieved through the dedication and vigilance of the officers of the command.

The interception was announced barely a day after the Onne Command disclosed that it had generated N859 billion in revenue between May 2024 and July 2025.

The Police Command in Delta has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said that the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on Aug. 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said that the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

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“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

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“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis,” DAILY POST quoted him

The police spokesman said that investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

The Anti-Crime Squad alongside the Local Vigilante in Ogwashi-Uku Division in Delta State have arrested two suspected armed robbers in the community.

The suspects are Thywill Selvin, a male of 22 years and Guntim Bako, a male, 32 years.

According to DAILY POST,
they were arrested along Chelsea Street in Ogwashi-Uku Community on 04/08/2025.

The Police also recovered from the suspects, one pump action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live ammunition, three live assault rifle ammunition,One Daylong motorcycle (REG NO: SAP 369 VK), One Qlink motorcycle (REG NO: URM-750-QV), Twenty-five (25) mobile phones, Four laptops, one tablet phone, one PS4 game console, a home theatre set, two Zealot music players, five bags containing clothes, and other valuables.

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Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement to newsmen in Warri.

The Police PRO said,”On 04/08/2025 at about 0430hrs, the DPO of ogwashi-Uku received a distress call that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu.

“Acting swiftly, the DPO mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene.”

According to SP Edafe,”On sighting the operatives, the armed robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested.”

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He noted that,”During the operation, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: One pump action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live ammunition, three live assault rifle ammunition, One Daylong motorcycle (REG NO: SAP 369 VK), One Qlink motorcycle (REG NO: URM-750-QV), Twenty-five (25) mobile phones, Four laptops, one tablet phone, one PS4 game console, a home theatre set, two Zealot music players, five bags containing clothes, and other valuables.”

SP Edafe also stated that,”Some of their victims have identified the suspects and they are now in custody. Investigation is ongoing.”