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Drug Trafficking Attempt Foiled at Lagos Airport as Businessman Undergoes Surgery to Remove 81 Cocaine Pellets from Stomach

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LAGOS – A 59-year-old Nigerian businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone surgery to remove 81 pellets of cocaine from his stomach after a failed attempt to traffic the drugs from Ethiopia to Lebanon. Igbokwe was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Sunday, January 26, 2025, upon his arrival from Addis Ababa.
According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, a body scan revealed the drugs in Igbokwe’s system. He was detained for observation. The suspect, who claimed to be a clothing trader in Oshodi, Lagos, had traveled to Addis Ababa on January 22nd and ingested the 81 wraps of cocaine the following day. His plan was to fly to Beirut, Lebanon, and deliver the drugs for $3,000.
However, Igbokwe was denied entry into Beirut due to insufficient funds and was deported back to Addis Ababa. After failing to excrete the drugs there, he traveled to Lagos, where he was apprehended.
Over five days, Igbokwe expelled only 24 pellets with medical assistance at the NDLEA facility and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja. Due to complications and underlying medical conditions, he underwent surgery at LASUTH on January 30th to remove the remaining 57 pellets. His wife and brother provided consent for the procedure.
In total, 81 cocaine pellets weighing 1.943 kilograms were recovered.
In related news, NDLEA operatives seized a 2,000kg consignment of Ghanaian Loud cannabis at Lekki beach in Lagos on January 29th. Two suspects, Sunday Awoyede and Christopher Cletus, were arrested while loading the drugs into a truck. Another suspect, Lawal Idris Olasunkanmi, was also arrested the same day in Mushin, Lagos, with 55kg of skunk.

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Concern Grows Over Notorious Bandit “Dan Sa Adiya” Operating Between Kaura Namoda and Maradun

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Concerns have been raised over the continued activities of a notorious bandit leader, Dan Sa Adiya, who is allegedly operating from the forest between Kaura Namoda and Maradun in Zamfara State.

Dan Sa Adiya has boldly declared himself as an independent authority, making provocative statements while continuing his reign of terror.

Despite the successes recorded by security forces in various parts of the region, residents express frustration that Dan Sa Adiya remains active, operating without significant resistance in his stronghold.

Intelligence suggested that armed bandits from other locations are relocating into the forest between Kaura Namoda and Maradun, seeking refuge and regrouping under Dan Sa Adiya’s command. This development has heightened fears among communities, with residents calling for swift and decisive action against the criminal gangs.

They also appealed to the public to share information that could aid security forces in locating and neutralizing the criminal elements.

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He Wasn’t Rescued By Policemen, Edo Lawmaker Faults Police, Says Ransom Paid For Monarch’s Release.

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By Edward Emmanuel, Benin.


The lawmaker representing Igueben Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene, has disclosed that members of Udo-Eguare community paid ransom for the release of their traditional ruler, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie, by kidnappers.

The traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, was abducted by gunmen on February 3 and was released three days later after a ransom was paid by the community members. While the Edo State Police Command and the Edo State Security Corps have both claimed credit for the release of the monarch, Eugene was quick to point out that they did not actually know how the traditional ruler was released.

The traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare was abducted by gunmen on February 3, while he was on a motorcycle and was released  three days after.

The lawmaker, who didn’t disclosed the amount paid, said this while speaking at the floor of the House of Assembly on Monday.

Eugene, however, called on the police and the State Security Corps (ESSC) not to claim glory for the release of  the traditional ruler, saying they did not know how he was released.

The Edo State Police Command had  announced that its operatives rescued the monarch in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters.

Two days after the police statement, the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps,  Mr Friday Ibadin also claimed that the traditional ruler was rescued by the operatives of the corps.

“Mr Speaker, it is interesting to know that during the trying period, I personally informed the security agencies of the kidnapping of the traditional ruler. The information was for them to see what they could do, but I want to tell you that the security agencies were playing hide and seek as if they were doing something but did nothing.

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“How do you rescue a person from kidnappers’ den without the culprit being apprehended? Do they just walk in there to bring the traditional ruler home? If they know the kidnappers they should show us.

“Mr Speaker, it took the grace of God for my people to raise the ransom that brought back our king home. So, Mr Speaker, nobody  should claim that glory that they rescued him. It is wrong,” the lawmaker said.

Eugene criticized the security agencies for playing “hide and seek” during the kidnapping ordeal and questioned how they could rescue the traditional ruler without apprehending the kidnappers. He emphasized that it was the community’s efforts and resources that secured the release of their king, not the security agencies.

In light of these developments, Eugene called for the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Mr Friday Ibadin, to brief the House on the steps being taken to address security challenges in the state. He also expressed gratitude to Governor Monday Okpebholo for his swift response and support in providing logistics for the security agencies during the crisis.

The disclosure made by Hon Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene sheds light on the complexities of security operations and raises important questions about the roles and responsibilities of security agencies in such situations. The community’s willingness to take matters into their own hands to secure the release of their traditional ruler highlights the challenges faced by local communities in ensuring their own safety and security.

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Just In: Zamfara Governor Ready To Negotiates With Bandit, Sets Conditions.

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Gusau, Zamfara State – February 10, 2025 – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has indicated a potential shift in his administration’s policy regarding negotiations with bandits. While previously maintaining a hard-line stance against any reconciliation, Governor Lawal has now stated that he is open to dialogue, but only under specific conditions.
In an interview with the BBC Hausa service, Governor Lawal emphasized that any talks with bandits must be based on truth and honesty. He stressed the importance of considering the victims of banditry, stating, “A number of people have been harmed, others have lost their parents and wives. Therefore, it is important to take into account their plight… rather than always solely focusing on the bandits.”
The Governor clarified that negotiations would only be considered if the bandits cease their violent activities and surrender their weapons. This represents a departure from his administration’s previous position, as articulated by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Mobilisation, Alhaji Faruk Ahmad, in July 2024. At that time, Ahmad had declared that the government would not negotiate with bandits and would continue to fight them.
Governor Lawal also highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to combat banditry, claiming significant successes. He reported that over 50 terrorists were killed on Friday in Tungar Fulani, along the Zurmi/Shinkafi axis. He also stated that several key bandits loyal to Bello Turji, including Sani Mainasara, Sani Black, Kachallah Auta, Audu Gajere, Kabiru Jangero, and Dangajere, among 65 others, have been eliminated.
The Governor affirmed his commitment to continuing the fight against banditry until it is suppressed, urging bandits to either lay down their weapons or face continued decisive action from the government. This conditional openness to negotiation suggests a potential shift in strategy, balancing military pressure with the possibility of peaceful resolution.

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Abia Police Commissioner Sacks Three Officers for Kidnapping and Extortion

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In a strong move against police misconduct, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for their involvement in a criminal conspiracy that saw them abduct and extort money from innocent victims. The disgraced officers have also been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for prosecution, alongside their civilian accomplices.

The officers dismissed are:

Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi (Force No. 501356) – Area Command, Aba

Corporal James Daniel (Force No. 511844) – Department of Operations, Umuahia

Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka (Force No. 511853) – Eziama Division

According to police reports, these officers, in collaboration with two civilians, hired a minibus and carried out an abduction along the Port Harcourt Expressway on January 29, 2025. Armed with an electric baton, an assault rifle, and a Beretta pistol, they intimidated their victims and forced them to part with huge sums of money. Not stopping there, they went a step further, demanding ransom payments from the victims’ families before setting them free.

Their criminal activities came to an end when they were apprehended by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Abayi. A swift investigation followed, leading to an Orderly Room Trial, which confirmed their guilt. As a result, they were dismissed from service, and their police gear was retrieved.

CP Danladi Isa did not mince words in condemning the actions of the officers, stressing that the Abia State Police Command has zero tolerance for corruption and professional misconduct. He reassured residents that the force remains committed to discipline, integrity, and public trust under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police.

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With their dismissal finalized, the disgraced officers and their civilian accomplices are now set to face the full weight of the law. The Abia Police Command has vowed to ensure justice is served while maintaining law and order in the state.

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