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 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.”

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three men accused of taking part in an armed robbery in Abuja, leading to the recovery of a stolen car.

The suspects — 20-year-old Ismail Imran, 31-year-old Abdulaziz Yahaya, and 29-year-old Musa Ibrahim Isah — were picked up in Kano on September 6, 2025, after a joint operation with local vigilantes. All three are residents of Rigasa Quarters in Kaduna State.

During the raid, police recovered a blue 2014 Toyota Corolla S with registration number KWL-78 DN.

The vehicle, which had a broken windscreen, was confirmed to have been stolen during an armed robbery at Durumi, Abuja, around 2:00 a.m. on September 5. The victim reported that his family was assaulted in the attack, and one member was left critically injured before the robbers escaped with the car.

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Kano Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised his team for their swift action and highlighted the role of community policing in achieving the breakthrough.

“The suspects are currently helping investigation to unravel the full extent of their criminal activities.”

“The Kano State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”

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He noted that the suspects are already cooperating with investigators, which could help expose other crimes linked to them.

The command assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property, while urging people to stay alert and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station.

“We assure the public of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state.”