In a significant crackdown on illicit drug networks, troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a large consignment of Cannabis Sativa and arrested the fleeing driver in Kogi State.
Operation Details and Dramatic Arrest
The operation was conducted by soldiers from the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army in the Agbede response area of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. According to a statement released on 1 December 2025 by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Brigade, the move was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking rings connected to banditry and other crimes.
During a routine patrol, the troops flagged down a red Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 325LA. The vehicle was allegedly transporting the illegal substances from Ekiti State to Borno State. Upon sighting the military checkpoint, which is deployed intermittently to disrupt criminal transit routes, the driver attempted to escape.
Massive Haul Recovered
The troops gave chase and eventually apprehended the vehicle along the Apata–Lokoja road in Lokoja Local Government Area. The driver was identified as Mr. Hamisu Sule. A thorough search of the car revealed a staggering haul of illicit drugs.
A total of 306 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing approximately 276 kilograms, were recovered from the vehicle. The sheer volume of the seizure highlights the scale of the drug trafficking operation that was thwarted.
Handover to NDLEA and Army Assurance
Following the interception and arrest, both the suspect, Hamisu Sule, and the seized narcotics were handed over to the Kogi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
In the statement, the 12 Brigade reassured residents of its unwavering commitment to security. "The Brigade wishes to reassure the general public and the good people of Kogi State that the Nigerian Army remains fully committed to protecting lives and property, maintaining a robust presence across the state, and preventing criminals from operating with impunity," the statement concluded.
