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PHOTOS: Army Arrests Two With 296 Wraps Of Marijuana In Ogun

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Troops of 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, intercepted a suspected transnational drug syndicate with 296 warps of illicit substances, along Balogun border in Ogun State on Sunday.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army on Sunday.

The statement read, “Troops of 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a suspected transnational drug syndicate operating with a Sienna 2001 Model Space Bus, with registration number Lagos APP 129 EF, loaded with illicit substances, suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

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“The suspects were intercepted on Sunday, January 14, 2024, along Balogun border in Ogun State.

“Vigilant troops conducted a thorough search on the vehicle and detected layers of compartments packed with 296 wraps of substance suspected to be marijuana.”

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The statement also disclosed that investigation revealed that the wraps of illicit substance were transported from Benin Republic through Ilara border communities en route Ifo, Ogun State.

It further revealed that it took the transnational drug traffickers five months to conceal the substance for delivery to their clients and two suspects were arrested in connection to the crime.

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The statement added that the suspects, Adigun Olatunji, 54 years, and Michael Atanda, 18 years, both from Ilara Imeko in Afun Local Government Area of Ogun State, reside in Benin Republic.

They were said to have been taken into custody for further necessary actions, after a failed attempt to bribe troops with N12 million.

The suspects and all the items recovered are said to be in safe custody, pending handover to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for prosecution.

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Some of the items recovered from the suspects include one Benin Republic National ID Card, one Nigerian National ID Card, two small Itel mobile phones, one Benin Republic driver’s license, a Benin Republic International Passport, six Benin Republic SIM packs, two Benin Republic SIM cards, one Nigerian driver’s licence, and N52,700.

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In July 2023, troops of the Nigerian Army similarly arrested a Beninese, Matthew Edegbe, and a Nigerian, Joshua Dansu, while trying to smuggle into the country a truck loaded with 397 wraps of substance suspected to be marijuana in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.

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Police Impound Vehicle With 387 Blocks Of Cannabis In Bauchi

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The Bauchi state Police Command says it has impounded a vehicle with nothing less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after involving in an auto crash in the state.

Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this on Friday while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state Command.

According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025 at about 11:30am.

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“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.

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“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village.

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“The second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an individual yet to be identified, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.

“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.

The Commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.

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He said that the District Head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims while some have been discharged.

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Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle which included the 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.

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The Commissioner, who explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action, encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.

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“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.

While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, Deputy Commandant, NDLEA, appreciated the police for the cooperation and synergy and promised to work hand in hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.

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Fake Revenue Agents Apprehended In Aba While Defrauding Residents

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Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has apprehended four individuals impersonating as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for acts of extortion, intimidation, and illegal enforcement along the Port Harcourt Road axis of Aba and its environs.

They were nabbed on Thursday at Flyover junction around Ugwunagbo area through an operation authorized by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu.

A statement issued by Miracle Chukwunenye, spokesperson of the Harmonized Task Force said that the agency received multiple complaints from market women, tricycle (Keke) operators, and traders about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama.

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”Upon arrival, the Taskforce, in joint effort with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were caught extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the false pretense of being NURTW officials.

“Investigations revealed that the suspects had already impounded about twenty (20) tricycles earlier that morning and collected money from the owners before being intercepted,” Chukwunenye said.

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‎He added that during the operation, the suspects resisted arrest and attacked Taskforce operatives and police officers, but they were eventually subdued and are now in custody.

Chukwunenye sensitized traders and transporters that Abia State operates a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, and as such, no government-authorized personnel is permitted to collect cash from citizens.

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Stray Bullet Kills 13-year-old Boy In Delta Community

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Stray bullets have killed a-13-year old boy, as well as injured many others in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.

The incident occurred at about 10pm on Thursday Night.

According to DAILY POST, sporadical shots from security men on guard duty at a popular hotel killed the boy by Mopol Zone junction in Tropical area.

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The incident caused serious tension in the area.

The reasons for the sporadic shootings by the security men were still sketchy as of the time of this report.

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Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe is yet to comment on the matter.

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