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...

POLICE NAB THREE CAR THEFT SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE:


Police Nab Three Car Theft Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle


Rivers State Police Command in a significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat car theft and other organized crimes in the state has arrested three suspects in connection with a stolen car.


On November 7, 2025, at about 0800hrs, a joint team of Operatives from Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR) and Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. PHC 626 TX, Engine No. IZZ997375, Chassis No. 2T1BR32E44C280137) and arrested three suspects involved in the sale of the car in a suspicious manner.


The operation followed a formal complaint lodged by an Officer attached to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Rivers State Sector Command, Port-Harcourt who presented the car particulars including a sales agreement and proof of ownership. Verification by Prof. Karibo Bagshaw, the rightful owner of the vehicle, confirmed that the vehicle was stolen from his daughter in December 2024 by their former bolt driver.


Suspects Arrested includes:

  1. Christian Ihuigwe, 'm' 


  2. John Ebus, 'm' 


  3. Barnabas 'm' 


All residents of Port Harcourt.


The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Special Investigation Department (SID) in line with the Commissioner of Police directives for further forensic analysis.


Intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend other potential accomplices at large and updates will be made known publicly . 


The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has reaffirmed the Command's steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property. He commends the diligence of the Operatives and urges citizens to share credible information with the Police or other Security agencies to curb such crimes.  The suspects will face prosecution upon completion of thorough investigations. 


SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,

Police Public Relations Officer,

Rivers State Police Command.

7/12/2025

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