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...

UPDATE: SAN DIEGO PLANE CRASH CLAIMS LIVES OF ROCK MUSICIAN AND INFLUENTIAL MUSIC EXECUTIVE. (PHOTO).


 San Diego Plane Crash Claims Lives of Rock Musician and Influential Music Executive


San Diego, CA – May 23, 2025 


— A tragic small-plane crash near San Diego has claimed the lives of a prominent rock musician and a widely respected music executive, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.


Authorities confirmed that the crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The twin-engine aircraft, a Beechcraft Baron, went down shortly after takeoff, bursting into flames upon impact. Fire crews responded quickly but were unable to save the two occupants.


The victims were identified Thursday morning as 45-year-old Marcus Steele, frontman of the critically acclaimed alt-rock band Glass Signal, and 58-year-old Daniel "Danny" Marris, a legendary figure in the music industry known for discovering and developing major acts over the past three decades.


Steele rose to fame in the mid-2000s with Glass Signal’s breakout album Refraction, praised for its introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes. The band had recently reunited and was reportedly preparing new material and a tour.


Marris, a former A&R executive at EchoTone Records, was instrumental in shaping the careers of multiple Grammy-winning artists. Known for his intuitive ear and fierce advocacy for creative freedom, he was considered a mentor to many within the industry.


Witnesses reported hearing sputtering noises from the aircraft moments before the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Weather conditions at the time were described as clear and calm.


Fans and fellow musicians took to social media to express grief and disbelief. “Marcus was a once-in-a-generation talent, and Danny was the reason so many of us even had a chance,” wrote singer-songwriter Avery Cross. “This is an unimaginable loss.”


Both men leave behind families and legacies that shaped the sound and soul of modern rock music. Tributes and memorial plans are expected to be announced in the coming days.


The NTSB has stated that a preliminary report will be released within two weeks.

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