LAGOS HOTEL, 3 OTHER PROPERTIES FORFEITED BY DRUG KINGPINS AUCTIONED AT N6.1BILLION.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos hotel, 3 other properties forfeited by drug kingpins auctioned at N6.1billion *- It’s a clear message that cartels won’t be allowed to enjoy proceeds of their criminal trade, says Marwa*  A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty- Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only. This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country. While bidders who offered above reserved prices emerged winners of four of the listed properties, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices. Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Society Organisations, auctioneers and bidders at the NDLE...

DSS ARRESTS 1 NOTORIOUS ESN COMMANDER, 1 SUSPECTED IPOB MEMBER. (PHOTO).


 DSS AREESTS 1 NOTORIOUS ESN COMMANDER, 1 SUSPECTED IPOB MEMBER 


Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday 6,  at Eha-Amufu and Umuhu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State, arrested a suspected notorious Eastern Security Network (ESN) commander, Sabastine Odo Odam, and Ejike Daniel, a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).


Security sources revealed that the arrest followed months of sustained intelligence gathering on activities of the suspects. The arrests came on the heels of series of violent attacks on police stations and killings between  2024 and  2026, all in Isi-Uzo LGA.


"Both men have confessed to being masterminds of a chain of attacks on police stations and carting away of weapons.  The attacks include the February 26 killing of 11 labourers, and that of five policeman between December 24, 2025 and January 26, 2026. 


"The arrests represent a major success for the DSS in the fight against insecurity in the southeast and country at large," remarked the source. 


Residents of Isi-Uzo LGA expressed excitement as news of the arrests filtered in. Many noted that the arrests will restore some peace to the affected communities.


Both suspects are currently in the custody of the DSS and awaiting arraignment in court, the source added.

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