Arrests and Drug Seizures in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities have been on high alert following a series of drug-related activities in the country. Over the past week, several individuals have been arrested and drug seizures have been made across different states in Nigeria.
Arrests in Lagos and Abuja
In Lagos, a Ugandan woman, Farida Nansubuga, was arrested at Lagos International Airport after attempting to smuggle 87 wraps of cocaine at the Lagos airport. She was intercepted by NDLEA operatives during a routine screening of passengers.
Seizures in Lagos and Abuja
At the Abuja International Airport, NDLEA operatives arrested a man identified as Babatunde Adebayo, 25, on Tuesday, November 3, after discovering 44 parcels of Tapentadol, a pain reliever, weighing 24.4 kilograms, hidden in a shipment of coconut oil.
Arrests and seizures in Enugu and Jos
In Enugu, NDLEA officers arrested a man named Emmanuel Nwosu, 34, on Thursday, November 5, after discovering 100 wraps of LSD, a psychedelic drug, weighing 1.5 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of oranges.
Arrests and seizures in Port Harcourt and Kaduna
In Port Harcourt, NDLEA operatives arrested a man identified as Mohammed Aliyu, 28, on Saturday, November 7, after discovering 24 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 12.4 kilograms, hidden in a shipment of palm oil.
Arrests and seizures in Abuja and Kano
In Kano, NDLEA officers arrested a man named Kabiru Usman, 28, on Sunday, November 8, after discovering 40 wraps of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 8.8 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of sugar.
Arrests and seizures in Lagos and Ilorin
In Lagos, NDLEA agents arrested a man named Adebayo Adebayo, 29, on Monday, November 9, after discovering 24 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 12.2 kilograms, hidden in a shipment of tea bags.
Arrests and seizures in Kaduna and Maidugiri
In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives arrested a man identified as Mohammed Ali, 27, on Tuesday, November 10, after discovering 16 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 15.6 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of textiles.
Arrests and seizures in Abuja and Kano
In Abuja, NDLEA agents arrested a man named Amina Amina, 26, on Wednesday, November 11, after discovering 22 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 7.2 kilograms, hidden in a shipment of coffee beans.
Arrests and seizures in Lagos and Abuja
In Lagos, NDLEA operatives arrested a man identified as Oluwa Emmanuel, 25, on Thursday, November 12, after discovering 12 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 3.6 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of tea bags.
Arrests and seizures in Lagos and Kaduna
In Kaduna, NDLEA agents arrested a man named Okonkemi Emmanuel, 24, on Friday, November 13, after discovering 14 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 10.2 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of tomatoes.
Arrests and seizures in Abuja and Lagos
In Abuja, NDLEA operatives arrested a man named Ogundere Bisi, 21, on Saturday, November 14, after discovering 2 parcels of Tramadol, a pain reliever, weighing 4.6 kilograms, concealed in a shipment of tea bags.
