RAPE SUSPECT ESCAPES FROM POLICE CUSTODY IN RIVERS STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Rape Suspect Escapes from Police Custody in Rivers State A male suspect, identified simply as Goodnews, who allegedly defiled a 16-year-old girl in the Rupokwu community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, last week, has escaped from police custody. The case was being investigated by the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Port Harcourt. It was gathered that the suspect escaped when the scene of the crime was visited as part of the investigation procedures. The suspect was earlier arrested by operatives of the Special Area Rumudomaya and transferred to the State CID, Port Harcourt, last week. According to the father of the alleged defilement victim, Mr. Prince, when they arrived at the scene of the crime, which is their compound, the suspect, who was not handcuffed by the Investigating Police Officer, was having difficulty opening the padlock on his door. Prince stated that he suggested they use a hammer to break the padlock, and after taking an ex...

NDLEA’S STRATEGIC RELEVANCE IN GLOBAL COUNTER-NARCOTICS EFFORTS COMMENDABLE, SAYS MARWA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


  

NDLEA’s strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts commendable, says Marwa


. Hails Agency’s participation in North European Countries maritime conference



 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the participation of NDLEA Maritime Intelligence Officers in the just concluded North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting held in Southampton, as well as the operational exchange in Felixstowe, and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Marwa described the invitation extended to Nigeria as the only African country represented at the conference as a significant recognition of NDLEA's growing operational capacity, professionalism, and strategic relevance in global counter- narcotics efforts. He noted that the participation of the Agency's officers in both the conference sessions and joint operational exercises with the UK Border Force marks a major milestone in strengthening international collaboration against transnational organized crime. According to him, the exposure of NDLEA officers to advanced interdiction techniques, intelligence-sharing frameworks, and real-time maritime operations will further enhance the Agency's ability to disrupt drug trafficking networks along Nigeria's waterways and maritime corridors. The NDLEA boss emphasized that Such international engagements are critical in building a modern, intelligence- driven enforcement institution capable of responding effectively to evolving drug trafficking trends. He reaffirmed the Agency's commitment to deepening partnerships with global counterparts in order to safeguard Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to global drug control efforts.


 In his response to the report presented by Deputy Commander of Narcotics Aminu Jega who led NDLEA delegation to the conference held in the United Kingdom between 4h and 12th March 2026, Marwa expressed appreciation to the UK authorities, particularly the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) and the Border Force, for the opportunity and cooperation extended to NDLEA officers, adding that the Agency will continue to leverage such platforms to improve operational efficiency and achieve its mandate. In his presentation, leader of the delegation, DCN Aminu Jega noted that the primary objective of the visit was to strengthen operational cooperation, intelligence sharing, and maritime security collaboration between the NDLEA and relevant United Kingdom maritime and law enforcement authorities. He said the conference was a gathering where maritime security stakeholders from several European countries and United Kingdom agencies converged to deliberate on maritime intelligence sharing, emerging maritime threats, and collaborative operational strategies. He stated that the NDLEA team was also given a platform to present operational achievements of the Agency, a presentation, he said, generated significant interest among participants and was followed by constructive discussions and positive commendations from representatives of participating agencies. 

Femi Babafemi Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters Abuja Friday 3rd April 2026 . 

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