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...

ANAMBRA POLICE SMASHES KIDNAP GANG, RECOVERS VICTIM'S MERCEDES BENZ GLK SUV.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE


ANAMBRA POLICE SMASHES KIDNAP GANG, RECOVERS VICTIM'S MERCEDES BENZ GLK SUV
 

Police Officers in Anambra State Command have smashed a notorious Kidnap gang operating in Anam axis of Anambra West LGA.

On 18th July 2023, Police detectives were alerted to one Chukwuebuka Esulo from Ebonyi State who was seeking a buyer in Agulu, Anaocha LGA, for a black Mercedes Benz GLK SUV reg. No. BLF 746 EA whose owner had earlier been reported kidnapped in Aguleri on 26th June, 2023, and the sum of N4.5m extorted as ransom from the family before he was released.

Detectives swooped on the suspect and arrested him for questioning.

He confessed to being a member of the kidnap gang and disclosed that he was sent from their  Camp to sell the car.

On the orders of the Commissioner of Police, the case was transferred to the Anti Kidnapping Unit, Awkuzu who then went after other members of the gang leading to the arrest of one other member of the gang Ejeka Ufuo, 'm' 23 years, who was led to believe that the vehicle had been sold and he came out with the intent of collecting the proceeds.

Efforts are ongoing to round up other members of the gang and recover their weapons.

The Commissioner of Police, *CP Aderemi Adeoye* commended all Personnel involved in the breakthrough and urges them to redouble their effort until the menace of kidnapping is eradicated in Anambra State.

*Dsp Ikenga Tochukwu, PPRO Anambra State Police Command*

22nd July 2023


 

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