PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after successfully completing his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the holy city of Makkah. President Tinubu's plane took off at the Royal Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13.pm Saudi time. The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin MISHAAL bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo, and the Hon. Consul-General, Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, accompanied the President to the airport. Before departure, President Tinubu had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace in the airport. On arrival on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, the President led members of the Nigerian delegation to perform the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of...

ANAMBRA SECURITY: TWO SUSPECTED HARD-DRUG DEALERS ARRESTED WITH ILLICIT DRUGS WORTH ₦6,200,000 AND THE SUM OF ₦598,400 IN CASH RECOVERED AS CP NNANNA STEPS UP OPERATIONS FOLLOWING IGP’S DIRECTIVE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 ANAMBRA SECURITY: TWO SUSPECTED HARD-DRUG DEALERS ARRESTED WITH ILLICIT DRUGS WORTH ₦6,200,000 AND THE SUM OF ₦598,400 IN CASH RECOVERED AS CP NNANNA STEPS UP OPERATIONS FOLLOWING IGP’S DIRECTIVE


In furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has intensified operations against criminal elements and their operational bases across the State.


Consequently, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected illicit drug dealers operating in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, operatives of the Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in the early hours of today 11th August, 2026, stormed a suspected criminal hideout in Obosi and arrested two male suspects identified as Nzube Onyedikachukwu, alias “Onyeoma,” aged 47 years, and Ugochukwu Azia, aged 20 years. 


A search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs valued at ₦6,200,000  (Six Million Two Hundred Thousand Naira), as well as the sum of ₦598,400 (Five Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Naira) in cash.


Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are allegedly involved in the distribution of illicit drugs, while the location is being used as a gathering point by suspected criminal elements after carrying out their operations. Some of the suspected criminals reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the Police.


The suspects are currently in Police custody, while investigation has commenced to establish the source and distribution network of the suspected illicit drugs, identify other persons connected to the operation and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the cash recovered.


To this end, CP Nnanna Oji Ama reiterated that the Command will sustain intelligence-led raids, targeted operations and proactive policing aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts and denying criminals safe havens within the State.


The Commissioner further urged residents, traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information on suspicious persons, criminal activities and identified criminal hideouts.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu 

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka

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