NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

ENUGWU-UKWU TRADITIONAL LEADER AND OTHERS ADMINISTERD WITH COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER DOSES.{PHOTOS}.

Traditional ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh, Others Administered With COVID-19 Vaccine Booster doses, Call For Increased Awareness On Vaccination.



The Traditional ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh, today, 14th December 2021 received COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, as part of measures to stem the spread of the virus among human population.


Okeichie Emmanuel Okoye, wife of the Traditional ruler, Lolo Dorathy and a septuagenarian, Ezinne Gloria Ukamaka Nworah, were among others that were vaccinated during the exercise, which took place at Igwe’s palace Enugwu-Ukwu, and was witnessed by ABS UNICEF Desk Officer, Mrs Franka Mmaduike.


Addressing his subjects and the entire Ndi-Anambra after receiving the dose, Igwe Ekpeh called for increased and sustained efforts at increasing awareness and dispelling misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccine, adding that the rate at which the new Omicron variant is spreading among human population, resulting in travel bans, has made it imperative for all to vaccinate against the pandemic.


He noted that similar vaccines in the past had helped contain the spread of other pandemics, and commended Governor Willie Obiano for his untiring efforts at ensuring the health of Ndi-Anambra and residents of the State, urging people to reciprocate Government gestures by going for the vaccine and observing COVID-19 protocols in the interest of the public health.


Contributing, wife of the Traditional ruler, Lady Dorathy and the septuagenarian, Ezinne Gloria  said they have had no health issues after receiving initial doses, calling on all to heed to government call for mass vaccination against COVID-19.


Director, Njikoka Local Government Health Authority, Dr. Ikechukwu Obi-udu, who led the medical team for the exercise, highlighted benefits of such vaccines, and commended Igwe Ekpeh, as well as the media for mobilising his subjects and Ndi-Anambra for the vaccination.

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