Metro
NDLEA Destroys 77,000kg Of Skunk Farms In Cross River, Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 77,000kg of skunk weed in separate farms in Cross Rivers and Edo states.
According to a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja, a total of 75,000 kilograms of skunk were destroyed by NDLEA operatives at Esuk-Odot village in Cross River.
“1,957.5kg of the same psychoactive plant was destroyed at Ohosu forest, Ovia South West LGA, and Okhuse community forest, Owan West LGA, Edo on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24.
“This brings the total to 77,000 kilograms of skunk,” he said.
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Babafemi said that in Nasarawa state, two suspects, Sunday Daniel, 51, and Abu Peter, 30, were arrested at Keffi by NDLEA operatives on Saturday, May 24.
He said that 4,000 kilograms of skunk were discovered concealed under unprocessed wood in their lorry.
Also, another suspect, Godwin Obi, 39, was nabbed at Karu with 154.5kg of the same substance on Wednesday, May 21.
In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kaduna–Zaria expressway at Gwargwaje on Wednesday, May 21, intercepted 22-year-old Muhammad Hamza with 57,750 pills of tramadol and diazepam.
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Babafemi said that their counterparts in Bauchi arrested Usman Muhammad, 45, along the Bauchi-Misau road with 80 blocks of skunk weighing 45kg on the same day.
Similarly, operatives on stop-and-search operations along the Potiskum–Damaturu road in Yobe intercepted 55 parcels of Colorado drugs.
Babafemi said that the drugs, which weighed 2 kg, had a suspect, Adum Muhammed, 29, arrested with it.
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“The suspect was nabbed attempting to smuggle it into the Republic of Chad through Ngamboru-Ngala border town in Borno State, “he said.
Babafemi quoted the NDLEA Chairman, retired, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa commending the officers and men of the commands for the arrests and seizures of the past week.
Marwa praised all the commands across the country for ensuring a fair balance between their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.
(NAN)
Metro
Sealing Spree: FCTA Sledge Hammer Hits FIRS Office, Bank, Fuel Station, Others
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years.
The property occupied by Access Bank is officially allocated to Rana Tahir Furniture Nigeria Limited, not the bank directly, according to official documents.
A letter dated March 13, 2025, signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated: “The Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in the exercise of powers conferred on him under the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, revoked your rights, interests and privileges over Plot No. 2456 within Wuse I, Cadastral Zone A02, Abuja.”
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The letter cited the continued default in ground rent payment as the reason for the revocation.
“The revocation is in view of your continued contravention of the terms and conditions of grant of the Right of Occupancy by failing to pay the annual ground rents due on the property for Thirty-Four (34) years,” it stated.
FCTA also shut down the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja for similar violations.
The closures are part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.
According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.
Metro
Explosion Near Abuja Barracks Causes Panic, One Injured
An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby.
Sources told The PUNCH that one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion.
“There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case of sucide bombing has been peddled. But what is sure is that there was an explosion, ” One of the sources said.
Efforts to reach the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Onyechi Anele, for comments were unsuccessful.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed an explosion that occurred on along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja.
According to a statement by Adeh, the incident happened at about 2:50 PM and prompted an immediate response from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, which was deployed to the scene.
She said the area was quickly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents.
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“One male victim was rescued at the scene and promptly taken to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention,” Adeh said.
She added that a comprehensive investigation, including forensic analysis, has commenced to determine the exact cause and nature of the explosion.
The police have urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, assuring the public that there is no cause for alarm. They also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, and 07057337653.
Metro
VIDEO: FCTA Seals NAPTIP Headquarters In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed the headquarters of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Abuja.
This action follows the FCTA’s announcement on Sunday, stating its intention to reclaim property affected by the revocation of 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of ground rent spanning 10 to 43 years.
According to The PUNCH, officials from the FCTA similarly sealed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja, an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, over non-payment of ground rent.
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The closures are said to be part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.
According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.
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