NDLEA SECURES ORDER TO DETAIN VESSEL, 21 CREW MEMBERS OVER COCAINE SHIPMENT FROM BRAZIL . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA secures order to detain vessel, 21 crew members over cocaine shipment from Brazil  . We remain resolute to frustrate drug syndicates targeting Nigeria, says Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured an order of a Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a ship, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine in the hatch of the commodity vessel from Brazil at the Apapa seaport in Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Operatives of the NDLEA acting on credible intelligence had on 6th December 2025 discovered the cocaine consignment aboard the merchant vessel MV San Anthonio from Brazil. After the full discharge of cargo from the ship, a total of 21 crew members of diverse nationalities including Russia, Phillipines, Ukraine and Azerbaijan were taken into NDLEA custody along with the drug exhibits. This is coming on the heels of a similar interception by NDLEA officers of ano...

ABDUCTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN BAUCHI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE  

25th April 2025  


The editors,  


                              CRIME BULLETIN


   Abduction and Human Trafficking  


On 19th April 2025, at about 7:30hrs, Rhoda Cosmos, a 40-year-old resident of Unguwan Kusu, Yelwa, approached the 'E' Division Police Headquarters and reported a troubling incident involving her 19-year-old daughter, Cecelia Cosmos. On 12th April 2025, at about 4:00hrs, Cecelia was deceptively lured by Johnson John, a 26-year-old from Gwallameji, with promises of a job opportunity in Lagos State. Regrettably, she was subsequently handed over to an unidentified individual known as "Mama," who took her to Burkina Faso for immoral purposes (prostitution).


Upon receiving this information, Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Police CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu psc(+), mni, promptly directed the Divisional Police Officer of 'E'  Division and his team to take immediate action, apprehend the suspects, and endeavour to rescue the victim. Thanks to their swift efforts, the suspects have been successfully apprehended.


During interrogations, the suspect admitted to his involvement in these crimes. The Command has assembled a team of seasoned investigators to ensure a thorough examination of the case, leaving no stone unturned. All individuals connected to this disturbing incident will be investigated, directly or indirectly. The case will be escalated to the State Criminal Investigation Department for advanced evidence gathering, and the defendants will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

*RAPE*

In a separate matter, on 24th April 2025 at about 11:30hrs, Patience Danladi, a 36-year-old from Tambari Housing Estate, reported concerning behaviour regarding her 9-year-old niece, Grace (not her real name). After noticing unusual signs, Patience learned that her niece had been subjected to inappropriate contact by Alex Amusu, a 37-year-old male of Yelwan Tsakani, the child's mother’s boyfriend.


Following this report, a detective team was dispatched to the location, leading to the suspect's arrest.. The victim has since been provided with medical care at Bayara General Hospital.


The suspect has confessed to the allegations during interrogation. Investigations are ongoing, and once completed, the individual will be profiled and formally charged to ensure accountability for his actions.


CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil Anipr, Mnisma  

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  

For: Commissioner of Police,  

Bauchi State Command.

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