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...

NIGERIAN ARMY LAUNCHES PROBE INTO DEATH OF LIEUTENANT SAMSON HARUNA IN UYO FIRE INCIDENT. (PHOTO).


 Nigerian Army Launches Probe into Death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna in Uyo Fire Incident


The Nigerian Army’s 2 Brigade Headquarters in Akwa Ibom State has initiated an investigation into the tragic death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, who succumbed to injuries from a fire incident on September 22, 2025, at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH).


In a statement released on Friday, October 10, 2025, Captain Lawal Muhammad, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 2 Brigade, confirmed that a probe was launched immediately after the incident to determine its circumstances. “The outcome of the investigation will be made public upon its conclusion,” Muhammad assured.


The statement detailed that Lieutenant Haruna and his wife were involved in a fire incident on September 22, resulting in severe burns to the officer. He was promptly evacuated to UUTH, where he received comprehensive medical treatment. Despite the medical team’s efforts, Haruna passed away on October 6, 2025.


The Nigerian Army expressed deep condolences to Haruna’s family, friends, and colleagues, praying for the repose of his soul. The statement also thanked the public for their support and reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, and accountability.


The investigation, handled by a military board of inquiry, aims to establish the cause of the fire, assess any potential foul play, and ensure adherence to military ethics. The Army’s response comes amid growing public scrutiny of personnel-related incidents, with the military emphasizing transparency to address concerns over accountability within Nigeria’s security forces.

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