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 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based auto spare parts dealer, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to smuggle cocaine to China by ingesting multiple wraps of the illicit drug. The suspect was apprehended on Saturday, January 31, 2026, during outward clearance of passengers scheduled to depart Nigeria for China via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940. According to NDLEA officials, Izueke drew suspicion during routine screening procedures and was subsequently subjected to a body scan, which confirmed that he had ingested illegal substances. Following the scan result, he was immediately placed under excretion observation by anti-narcotics officers. Over the course of the monitoring period, the suspect expelled a total of 95 jumbo-sized pellets of cocaine in seven separate excretions. The recovered substances weighed approximately 1.589 kilogra...

  Suspected bandits have attacked a community in Niger State, setting a police station and a church on fire during the incident. According to local sources, the attackers stormed the area and vandalised public and religious property before fleeing. Security operatives were later deployed to the scene, while residents reportedly fled for safety amid the attack. No official statement has been issued yet by the Niger State Police Command regarding casualties or arrests, as investigations into the incident are ongoing. Authorities have assured residents that efforts are being intensified to restore calm and track down those responsible.

The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action to address escalating bandit attacks in Gombe State, particularly in Akko Local Government Area. Recent incidents have included killings, abductions, and other forms of violence that have left communities in fear. Lawmakers expressed concern over the security situation, emphasizing the need for swift government intervention to protect lives and restore stability. They urged federal authorities to strengthen security measures, support local enforcement agencies, and provide relief to affected residents. The House of Representatives stressed that collaboration between state and federal security forces is essential to curb banditry and prevent further loss of life. They also called for community engagement and intelligence-led operations to ensure long-term security solutions.  

  Image source: Linda Ikeji Blog / Pulse News (used for news reporting purposes)  A long-wanted drug kingpin has finally been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers during an operation. The suspect, identified as Lekan Jimoh, had been on the agency’s wanted list for over a decade following the deadly attack that claimed the lives of three officers who were carrying out their lawful duties. According to reports, the arrest marks a major breakthrough for the NDLEA after years of intelligence gathering and manhunt operations across different locations. The agency described the arrest as a significant step toward justice for the fallen officers and a strong message to criminal networks that no crime goes unpunished, no matter how long it takes. NDLEA officials confirmed that investigations are ongoing, while the suspect is expected to be charged to court to face prosec...