Security Raid in Yobe Nets NSCDC Officer, 16 Others
Security forces raided a criminal hideout in Damaturu, Yobe, arresting 17 suspects including an NSCDC personnel. Drugs and exhibits were seized. Read details of the operation.
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Police Rescue 17 Suspected Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Police intercept a vehicle, rescuing 17 children and teenagers suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The victims were allegedly lured with promises of farming jobs. Read the full story.
Wanted Drug Kingpin Kanmo-Kanmo Arrested After 12 Years
NDLEA operatives arrest notorious drug lord Lekan Jimoh 'Kanmo-Kanmo' 12 years after he orchestrated the murder of three officers. Separate operations lead to more arrests and drug seizures across Nigeria.
Kano Police Intercept 3,700 Detonators, Drugs, Arrest Suspect
Kano State Police Command intercepts 3,700 electric detonators and illicit drugs in separate operations, arresting a suspect. Public urged to report suspicious activity.
NDLEA arrests 3, seizes 1.6 tonnes of cannabis in Ogun
NDLEA Ogun Command arrests three suspects with 115 bags of cannabis sativa in Mowe. The 1,600kg bust highlights the agency's intensified crackdown on drug trafficking in the state. Read the full report.
Yobe Restores Peace in 14 Councils After Boko Haram
Yobe State reports full peace restoration across 14 local councils previously terrorized by Boko Haram. Governor Buni's administration credits military collaboration and major security investments for the turnaround. Residents can now travel safely at nig
7 Dead in Yobe Road Accident, Police Confirm
A fatal collision between a trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter in Yobe's Fune LGA claims 7 lives. Police cite speeding as cause, renewing calls for improved road safety.
Yobe Auto Crash Claims 8 Lives, Injures 3
A fatal head-on collision between two trucks on the Damaturu-Potiskum Road in Yobe State has claimed eight lives. FRSC confirms overspeeding as suspected cause. Read more on road safety measures.
6 Dead in Yobe Highway Crash After Truck Drives Wrong Way
Six people died in a head-on collision on the Potiskum-Damaturu highway in Yobe State after a Canter truck drove against traffic. Police confirm two survivors are hospitalized. Read details.
NDLEA arrests 3, seizes 115 bags of cannabis in Ogun
NDLEA operatives in Ogun State have arrested three suspects and confiscated 115 bags of cannabis weighing 1.6 tonnes in Mowe. The intelligence-led raid sends a strong warning to drug traffickers. Read more.
Nigerian Deported from India Over Expired Visa, Drug Claims
Indian authorities deport Nigerian national Obasi James Victor for overstaying his visa and alleged involvement in drug-related activities. Full story on the Hyderabad case.
Dispatch Rider Jailed 7 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Lagos dispatch rider, Yahaya Nuru, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking tramadol and other prohibited drugs. Read the full court details.
33 Underage Girls Rescued from Anambra Brothel
Anambra police raid a brothel in Aguleri, rescuing 33 underage girls. Victims reveal harrowing ordeal of abduction, forced oaths, and prostitution. Suspect at large.
Woman arrested for trafficking girls to Ghana, Ivory Coast
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
Five Human Heads Found on Ecuador Beach
Grisly discovery in Puerto Lopez as Ecuador's drug trafficking violence escalates. Police link the incident to warring criminal groups. Full story and details inside.
NDLEA arrests 80-year-old ex-convict, seizes drugs in mannequins
NDLEA's nationwide crackdown leads to the arrest of an 80-year-old repeat drug offender and the seizure of narcotics concealed in mannequins. Read the full report on the agency's latest victories.
NDLEA arrests 80-year-old repeat drug offender
NDLEA arrests 80-year-old Jeremiah Nkanta with 5.7kg skunk in Akwa Ibom, part of nationwide crackdown seizing drugs in Oyo, Edo, Niger, Taraba & Adamawa. Read the full report.
Governor Buni Employs First-Class Physics Graduate in Yobe
Governor Mai Mala Buni has offered immediate employment to Surayya Kabir, a First-Class Physics graduate from YSU with a historic 4.84 CGPA. Read about this milestone for girl-child education in Yobe.
Rapper Fetty Wap Released Early from Prison
American rapper Fetty Wap is released from prison after serving over three years of a six-year sentence for drug trafficking. Read his statement and the case details.
Trump invites Colombia president after threats
US President Donald Trump has invited Colombia's Gustavo Petro to the White House, days after threatening military action over alleged drug trafficking. Read the full story on the diplomatic shift.
Police Rescue 33 Girls, Bust Trafficking Syndicate in Anambra
Anambra Police raid uncovers child trafficking syndicate in Awkuzu, rescuing 33 underage girls and arresting a suspect. The operation followed a tip-off about abducted girls from Ebonyi. Read the full story.
Seafarers' Wrongful Arrests Worsen Global Labour Crisis
Baseless prosecution of seafarers for drug offences is worsening the global crew shortage and undermining maritime trade. Stakeholders demand legal reforms and a shift in focus to ship owners.
Boat Capsizes in Yobe, Claims 29 Lives
A tragic boat accident in Yobe State has claimed 29 lives, including two sisters. The canoe capsized while traveling from Jigawa. Read the full details and community impact.
29 Dead in Yobe Boat Mishap, Search for 11 Continues
Governor Mai Mala Buni mourns 29 victims of the Nguru boat capsizing. Rescue teams search for 11 missing persons. Read the latest on the tragic accident and state response.
Venezuelan Leader's Son Urges Protests After Arrest
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of captured Venezuelan leader, urges citizens to protest. He vows to find traitors and fight US-backed rule. Read the full story.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
Maduro Could Face Death Penalty in US on Drug Charges
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, captured in a US raid, could face the death penalty for drug-trafficking. Read the full details of the charges and potential sentences.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
Boat Capsize on Yobe-Jigawa Border Claims 25 Lives
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
25 Dead, 14 Missing in Yobe Canoe Tragedy
A canoe carrying 52 capsized in Yobe State, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing. Search operations continue. Read the full report on the Nguru waterway tragedy.
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