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25kg cocaine probe: We’ve no reason to shield anyone —NDLEA

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it has no reason to shield anyone who may be indicted in the course of the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari.

The Agency in a statement on Wednesday 16th February 2022 said it remains committed to evidence based investigation and its resolve cannot be weakened by any misrepresentation of facts.

To correct some inaccuracies in the information in the public space that NDLEA officers at the Enugu airport were the ones who received from the cartel details about the mule coming from Addis Ababa, the Agency wishes to quote from the transcript of Abba Kyaris recorded conversation with our undercover officer and a portion of ASP James Bawas statement to the police as documented in the police investigation report, a copy of which was made available to the Agency, to state that its an established fact that its the Abba Kyaris team that was contacted by the cartel and without doubt the records clearly show how their ring works. Recall that after NDLEA requested for Kyari and others for interrogation, they were questioned by the police, after which they were handed over along with the report of their interrogation.

According to the police investigation report, ASP James Bawa in his statement to the police reveals that he was called by an informant identified as IK from Brazil who told him that a drug courier will be arriving on board Ethiopian Airlines in Enugu. He explained further that a pointer from IK, the Brazil based informant met with him at about 1420hrs on 19th January 2022 outside the airport and showed him a picture of the courier. Subsequently, they sighted the suspect as he exited the airport terminal after all arrival clearance formalities, and he was arrested with another associate.

In his own recorded conversation with our undercover officer, Abba Kyari also said the following: They are greedy, seriously greedy (referring to his informants), we tried to have them accept 40% but they refused, except 50%, they know the rudiment of the deal very well, they are the ones that do the packing. From Brazil, one of the informants accompanied it to Ethiopia. You understand; one of the informants accompanied the goods to Ethiopia, one of the informants that give us information. He is the boy of the big baron.

Addis, from Addis it will be given to those to proceed further with it, he will get their snapshots without their knowledge. Yes, he will reveal those that are conveying it further, get snapshots of theirs without their knowledge and send to us (Abba Kyaris team). So we already know the goods, picture and the cloths they are wearing, hope you understand, we know your name, he will give us everything. So, automatically my team will just be waiting, they will just see you and arrest you.

Responding to our officers question on whether his boys are usually stationed inside or outside the airport, Abba Kyari said, Yes, yes, some are outside while some are inside. They will just allow you to finish arrival formalities and arrest you the moment you come out.

The above no doubt establishes who the cartel was relating with and their modus operandi. Again, this is to correct inaccuracies in some reports and assure that the Agency will not deviate from an evidence-based investigation that will spare nobody found complicit.

 

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Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims in Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a trans-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing 11 victims and arresting four suspects allegedly involved in recruiting and transporting young Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution.

The Command said operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar on August 13, 2025, while he attempted to traffic a 15-year-old girl to Ghana. The case was later transferred to the Special Squad I, which launched a manhunt based on credible intelligence.

The operation led to the arrest of three other suspects: Charles Chima (54) in Amuwo Odofin, Emmanuel Nwaka (36) along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, and Princess John (21) at Ojota. Investigations revealed they belonged to a wider criminal network engaged in cross-border trafficking of young women.

Ten additional victims, aged between 21 and 29, were subsequently rescued and are receiving protective care and support, with arrangements being made to reunite them with their families.

The suspects are in police custody and cooperating with investigators to identify other members of the syndicate.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their swift response and reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for human trafficking. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.

 

 

 

 

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Court Remands Woman for Alleged Theft of Day-Old Baby in Ekiti

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An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 34-year-old woman, Ayeni Deborah, at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing a day-old baby from the Local Government Health Centre, Oke-Iyinmi, Ado-Ekiti.

Prosecutor Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi told the court that there was probable cause to suspect the defendant, noting that the incident, reported on August 4, 2025, had drawn public concern due to the rising cases of child theft in the state.

Oriyomi said the offence, committed within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District, contravenes Section 292 of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021. He added that the case file had been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

The defendant, represented by Barrister Stephen Ademuwagun, was ordered by Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun to remain in custody pending further hearing. The case was adjourned until September 12 for mention.

 

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Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers In Nasarawa

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and armed robbers allegedly involved in multiple criminal activities across the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement, saying the suspects were apprehended during a raid on a hideout in Yelwa Ediya by operatives of the Doma Division.

The suspects were identified as Darda’u Shehu, Yunusa Malami Hashimu, Musa Abubakar, Ibrahim Musa, and Mohammed Musa, all from Yelwa Ediya Village in Doma Local Government Area.

According to Nansel, the suspects confessed to kidnapping a serving councillor on May 26, 2025, during which they stole two mobile phones — an Infinix Note 30 valued at ₦250,000 and a Tecno handset worth ₦20,000. They also admitted to mounting a roadblock along the Doma–Yelwa road on July 19, 2025, where they attacked a man and stole his Bajaj motorcycle worth ₦970,000, later selling it through one of the suspects.

During the raid, police recovered ₦100,000 — proceeds from the motorcycle sale — which had been buried in a bush, along with a Bajaj motorcycle.

In a separate operation, police arrested a 20-year-old armed herder, Suleman Mohammadu, in Keana Local Government Area and recovered an AK-47 magazine loaded with six live rounds of ammunition.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed, has directed that all suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further interrogation and prosecution.

 

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