Nigerian Navy Hands Over Two Rescued Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Two Rescued Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following their rescue during an operation in Lagos State. The victims were rescued by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation on 17 July 2026 and subsequently handed over to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja […]

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NDLEA, Egypt to Strengthen Cooperation in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is set to deepen collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on intelligence sharing, joint operations and training. In a statement released to the press by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the […]

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FG to Tackle Drug Trafficking, Substance Abuse at National Summit

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing illicit drug use, dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and safeguarding the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the opening of the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja, themed "Addressing Illicit Drug Use and Trafficking: A Call to National […]

July 9, 2026 18

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Troops Bust Interstate Arms Trafficking Network, Arrest Dismissed Police Inspector in Plateau

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have arrested a dismissed police inspector allegedly linked to a major interstate arms trafficking syndicate, recovering ammunition, weapons and other incriminating items during an intelligence-led operation in Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Danjuma Yusuf, a former inspector attached to Nigeria Police Force Base 7 in Abuja, was intercepted by troops on Sunday while allegedly transporting illegal weapons through Riyom Local […]

June 15, 2026 18

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Court Convicts 11 Indian Sailors, Vessel Over 31.5kg Cocaine Trafficking, Imposes $6m Fine

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for trafficking 31.5 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport and imposed fines and restitution totalling about $6 million. The vessel and its crew members were arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on January 2, 2026, after 31.5 kilograms of cocaine were […]

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Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 30 Foreign Victims in Abuja, Nasarawa Raid

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring Nasarawa communities, rescuing 30 foreign nationals and arresting 13 suspected members of the criminal network. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team, followed intelligence reports concerning the disappearance of several foreign nationals within Nigeria under suspicious circumstances. According to a statement by […]

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NDLEA, Customs Sign Pact to Strengthen Border Fight Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigeria Customs Service have signed a collaborative framework aimed at strengthening border security and improving coordination against drug trafficking and organised crime. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement signed by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the communiqué was endorsed by NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa […]

April 29, 2026 21

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NDLEA Officers Graduate in US as Marwa Pledges Stronger International Action Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa made the remarks on Friday during the graduation ceremony of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Speaking at the event, Marwa called for a strengthened global offensive against organised criminal networks, […]

February 15, 2026 18

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FCT police arrest two for alleged child trafficking, rescue five

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two persons, one Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah, for attempted child trafficking, while they rescued five minors who had been taken by the suspects

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