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ANAMBRA CALM AND PEACEFUL AS POLICE SHOWS CAPACITY FOR SATURDAY’S GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION, LAKANU LEADS PSC STAFF MONITORS INTO

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

 

Anambra state is visibly calm and peaceful as the count down to Saturday’s Governorship election in the state begins. Police Officers detailed to police the state during the election seems to have virtually taken over the state and ensuring a climate of security/safety.

The dividends of the two day visit of the Inspector-General of Police IGP Olukayode Egbetokun to the state where he held several interactive sessions with stakeholders seems to be bearing the required dividends . This, is, according to the Police Service Commission through its spokesmsn, Ikechukwu Ani.

Meanwhile, Bar. Taiwo Lakanu, fdc, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Commission’s Standing Committee on Police Matters is leading a strong PSC staff delegation of Monitors into the State to ensure that the Police, the lead Agency in internal security which includes elections are motivated to perform optimally.

The Commission has also released telephone hotlines for Anambrarians and other Nigerians to call to report on the conduct of Police Officers on electoral duties.

The Commission delegation is in Anambra state as part of its constitutional mandate to support and ensure that elections, the bedrock of the nation’s democracy is sustained and strengthened.

The PSC hotlines, are;
Anambra Central
1. 08064696711
2. 08035909482
3. 08039398301
Anambra south;
1.08034741057
2. 08033497350
3. 08033830073
Anambra North;
1. 08033145592
2. 08037505436
3. 08037416438
Situation Room
1. 08033145592
2.O8055480701
3.08033345362
4.08185241907
5.08064696711

DIG Lakanu said the Commission will continue to support the Police to ensure that elections are free and fair and that both the electorate and electoral materials are protected and also ensuring a conducive voting environment.

Already the Commissioner of Police posted to over see the election, CP Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, fsi has since arrived the state and designed a strategic operational manual to ensure a peaceful, credible and transparent electoral process in the state.

DIG Ben Okolo, DIG Force Intelligence is expected to lead the Police team during the election.

Senator Natasha Uduaghan: An icon of selfless leadership 

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By Ayo Oyoze Baje

 

 

 

Quote:

 

“I am honoured by the trust you have placed in me, and I am here today to reaffirm my commitment to delivering a future that reflects our shared hopes and aspirations.

 

-Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan ( while commissioning some constituency projects to mark her second year as a senator representing Kogi State Central Senatorial District )

 

 

My dear respected reader, faithful fan and concerned Nigerian, let us begin with this apt quote on leadership by the two-time Prime Minister of Britain and acclaimed novelist, Benjamin Disraeli which aptly states that: “I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?” That should be food-for-thought, is it not? Of course,it is. Given the guiding credos in line with the dictates of democracy governance is all about meeting the largely accepted dreams, desires and aspirations of the led majority of people. It is not about self-aggrandizement, satisfying one’s gargantuan greed and crass corruption in high places, as fuelled by the chest-beating and self-righteous political helmsmen and yet want to be feared and worshipped! Not at all. But to God our Creator be all the glory for blessing the good people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria with the exception to that nauseating rule.

 

 

She is none other than the bold, brilliant, wave-making and people -loving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing that District at the Red Chamber. The news headlines of her recent, epoch-making feat with the commissioning of some Constituency Projects.

In precise terms, the life-changing projects featured the unveiling of a 50,000-litre capacity solar-powered water reticulation system in Ganaja and solar-powered smart streetlights in Adogo, both located in Ajaokuta Local Government Area. Others included a 20,000-litre capacity borehole in Okene Local Government Area, as well as another 50,000-litre solar-powered water reticulation project in Okaito, Okehi Local Government Area, and others in Adavi Local Government

Area.

 

 

in addition, was the commissioning of smart streetlights in Obangede and Eika communities both located in Okehi LGA, as well as in Kuroko community. Other communities that benefited from the Constituency Projects include Ajaokuta village, Nagazi, Oro Layout, Ebogogo, Adogo, Ebiya, Ogaminana, Geregu, Elete,Iruvusechi, and Eika Ohizenyi..Not left out are the 40 solar-powered water projects that have been successfully executed across different communities in Kogi Central Senatorial District. There were the smart markets, a primary healthcare centre, schools, and other landmark constituency developments. And going beyond infrastructural development the senator has also empowered constituents with electric vehicles, cereal grinding machines and other essential equipment designed to promote sustainable livelihoods through small and medium scale enterprises across the District. All these outstanding achievements have triggered the pertinent questions.

 

 

For instance, people are asking how she was able to put all these relevant equipment and empowerment tools in place with the funds available to her compared to others who are yet to make the desired impact on the economic and Human Development index,HDI of their constituents? For instance, how do you juxtapose these with that of lawmakers openly distributing bread, rice, noodles, ropes, and wheelbarrows to their constituents, mostly during their campaigns for votes and bragging about such on social media?Does she receive more funds than her colleagues, or has she gone ahead to add more funds from her personal resources?

That reminds one of the wise saying that as a leader: “You manage things; you lead people” as .rightly stated by Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. But there is more to Senator Uduaghan’s landmark projects than some people care to take note of. It should be noted that this is the second edition of her unveiling projects across the senatorial district.

 

 

It would be recalled that

she inaugurated legacy projects to mark her first year in office over a year ago. The projects inaugurated included the 1 km road network at the Abdul Azeez Memorial College,AAAMCO, Okene.

The road network was inaugurated by Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro, supported by Senate Chip Whip Sen. Tahir Monguno. Other projects inaugurated were remodelled nine blocks of classrooms, four boarding houses, and 5,000 digital learning devices in the same college. The anniversary also included the inauguration of the reconstructed Ihima Police Station, and the distribution of empowerment materials to the needy members of the society.

 

 

The Deputy Senate President, represented by Sen. Ladan, described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s first year in office as very effective and praised her efforts to significantly impact her constituents. On his part, Sen. Monguno emphasised the importance of education in a country’s development and commended Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s initiative to digitalise learning in Kogi Central.

 

 

Indeed, as Warren Bennis echoed “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”and that Senator Natasha has epitomized. Said she, during her first year anniversary event,

“When I took on this responsibility, my vision was clear: to create a senatorial district of our dreams, where every child has the opportunity to learn and every young person has access to meaningful employment. To walk the talk on that she has

deployed 5,000 digital learning devices to public primary and secondary schools across Kogi Central, assisted the Universal Basic Education Learning Resource Centre to train teachers and programme the devices with the Nigerian educational curriculum. She has also assisted in constructing a brand-new model primary and secondary school in Osara and facilitated a centre for artificial intelligence and robotics at the Federal College of Education in Okene.

 

 

 

Added to these are the establishment of an automotive mechatronics workshop and cottage automobile workshop at the Technical College in Oboroke. Going forward, the scholarship scheme through the Natasha Foundation that has supported the tuition of 353 vulnerable indigenous students in tertiary institutions nationwide. She has worked tirelessly to attract employment opportunities for various graduates and facilitate capacity-building training and empowerment programs for thousands of beneficiaries from the District.

 

 

The facilitating fact that some of her great achievements were recorded while she was on suspension due to the Akpoti-Akpabio saga shows her clear understanding of achieving success in life as a hurdle race. In spite of the cheers and jeers of the spectators Natasha kept scaling over all the hurdles of hate, threats and intimidation from her unrelenting traducers. She was focused fully on the finishing line. As Harold Johnson,the late publisher of ‘Ebony Magazine’ rightly noted: “The greater the obstacles you overcome in life, the greater the glory you achieve.

 

 

Of great and enduring significance is that she loves to give freely to the needy members of the society. She is therefore, “protected from the enemies” as enshrined in the Biblical Book of Psalm 41 verses 1-2.

 

 

Love or hate Natasha, she has come to redefine the crude concept of the Nigerian variant of democracy where might – is – right to that of giving a listening ear to the needs, the aspirations and cries of the people the leaders claim to serve. All the projects were not only based on her sustained interaction, engagement and the rich and robust discourse she had with her constituents but equally spread across the five local governments of the Central Senatorial District.

 

 

As Max DePree clearly stated: “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” That aligns with the root linking of democracy as it was with the Ancient Greece back in 500 BC when the led majority got fed up with both oligarchy and aristocracy.and changed the narrative to government of the people by the people and for the people. That is not rocket science.

 

 

In response to her sterling performance Dr. Tom Ohikere, a former Commissioner of Information in the state who hails from Okene LGA has this to say: “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is an effective and efficient parliamentarian with unprecedented and verifiable achievements since the last two years in the Red Chamber”. While Zekeri Saidu Bala from Ero in Ajaokuta LGA praised her projects and requested for more for his people, Nasiru Onubaiye from Okehi LGA stated that:”She is first amongst her colleagues. Her legacy projects are unique and the best.To Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan, we wish you all the best in the years to come.

Genocide Claim: US Lawmakers Blast Trump, Describe Threats Against Nigeria as Reckless

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Two members of the United States Congress have criticised President Donald Trump over his recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria, describing the remarks as “irresponsible and reckless.”

 

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, said the comments were a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s complex security situation.

In a joint statement on Monday, the lawmakers faulted the Trump administration’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.

 

“The Trump administration’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern ignores the complex reality of violence there,” the statement read.

 

They explained that most clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria are driven by resource scarcity and land competition, not religion alone.

 

“Terrorist groups have targeted both Christians and Muslims, particularly in the northern region, where violent attacks by criminal gangs commonly referred to as bandits persist,” the lawmakers said.

 

They acknowledged efforts by President Bola Tinubu to promote interfaith harmony and address insecurity, noting that “all Nigerians deserve protection.”

 

Meeks and Jacobs also condemned Trump’s remarks threatening to “defend Christians” through possible military intervention, describing it as a reckless overreach.

 

“It is incredibly irresponsible for President Trump to threaten military action. Providing security support is one thing; threatening intervention is another matter entirely. Such rhetoric risks embroiling the United States in another needless war,” they said.

 

On Trump’s warning to cut off assistance to Nigeria, the lawmakers argued that such action would jeopardise critical humanitarian and development programmes.

 

“Trump’s aid cuts have blocked much-needed emergency nutrition and livelihoods training, the very types of programmes essential to stopping the spread of insurgency,” the statement added

 

Great Loss As Son of Redeemed Church Founder Dies Suddenly

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Pastor Ifeoluwa Akindayomi, the last born of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pa Josiah Akindayomi has died. He was 62 years old.

He died on Sunday November 2..

 

His death came about 45 years after that of his father and 7 months after the transition of his elder brother, Pastor Kolade Akindayomi, who died on May 4 this year.

 

A close family friend of the late Ifeoluwa Akindayomi told Church Times that his death was shocking and too sudden.

 

‘Nobody would have thought he would die barely 24 hours after he was chairman of a wedding ceremony.

with his business and the bit he could do in God’s vineyard.” .said Akinyemi

 

He noted that his greatest strength was being able to keep his friends and his love for people.. ‘He had a good human relations and was doing quite well. The last time I saw him was during the convention of the RCCG. His house was home to many peopley who came for the convention. I am really devastated to hear of his death.’ said Akinyemi.

 

Recalling their days together at Molusi College, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, Akinyemi said, ‘He was a perfect gentle man. He picks his words and was generally pleasant. There was no air around him.. he was just like any other student.

 

“He did not go about bragging. As a pastor he truly loved God. He would not fight for anything. One would have thought he would have risen to a very high position in the church. But I guess he must have decided by himself to keep low and not agitate for anything.I am personally going to miss him.”

(Church Times Nigeria)

 

This is so sad and it’s a huge loss to the redeemed Christian church of God.

 

He was planning to relocate to Canada,given a PR ( permanent resident) but death denied him the opportunity of reuniting with his family.

 

The General Overseer, Pastor E.A Adeboye has not issued any statement as at the time of filling this report.

NDLEA alerts on fake medicinal cannabis, recovers large consignment, arrests kingpin

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

They contain illicit substances dangerous to health, Marwa warns

 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the Nigerian public about the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being falsely packaged and marketed to the public as medicinal cannabis.

 

The public alert comes on the heels of credible intelligence, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old drug kingpin Afeez Salisu (a.k.a Malu) on Saturday 1st November 2025 at his 2 Akala Street, off Umoru Street, Idi Oro, Mushin-Lagos enclave from where he was packaging and distributing the fake medicinal cannabis in designer pouches and cups.

 

A total of 16.4 kilograms of dangerous and synthetic strains of cannabis including Colorado, Arizona, Canadian Loud and Ghana Loud packaged in designer pouches and cups labelled as medicinal cannabis, were recovered from his store.

 

The Agency therefore wishes to warn Nigerians especially the youth that these so-called medicinal products are, in reality, adulterated and highly potent strains of dangerous psychoactive substances, and are not the regulated, safe pharmaceutical preparations they are purported to be.

 

Investigations by the Agency have confirmed that the seized and recovered products being peddled under the guise of therapeutic cannabis contain dangerously high concentrations of illicit and harmful strains of cannabis, including Loud, known for its extreme potency and severe psychological effects; Arizona, a highly concentrated and destructive variant of cannabis; and Colorado, a potent, often synthetic, strain with devastating consequences on the user’s mental and physical health.

 

Rather than the purported medicinal cannabis in the designer pouches and cups, the strains are highly addictive and pose a significant, immediate threat to public health and safety because they are associated with severe mental health issues, including psychosis, acute anxiety, paranoia, and other long-term cognitive impairments, especially among young people.

 

Speaking on the development, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) stated that “the criminal elements behind this deceit are only exploiting the global conversation around medicinal cannabis to push their illicit and life-destroying products into our communities. Cannabis remains a prohibited substance in Nigeria and as such any product being sold locally under the guise of ‘medicinal cannabis’ is not only fake, and dangerous but also illegal.”

 

The NDLEA boss urged the public to be vigilant and not be deceived by misleading labels, fancy packaging, or false health claims. “Please do not consume it, report any person or group involved in the illicit trade of these dangerous substances to the nearest NDLEA office”, he added.

Anambra Governorship Election:PSC Chairman Warns Against Police Misconduct, Deploys Staff Monitors  

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

Police Service Commission Staff Monitors have been deployed to the three Senatorial zones of Anambra State to monitor Police conduct during this Saturday’s Governorship election in the state.

 

National Coordinator and Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has warned that Police Officers on electoral duties must exhibit a high level of impartiality and discipline and must ensure that both the electoral officers and the electoral materials are protected.

 

The Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani disclosed that Argungu also directed that the Police men on election duty must ensure that a conducive environment is created for the people of Anambra state to vote without let or hindrance adding that Officers who compromise their rules of engagement will be sanctioned.

 

DIG Argungu said the Anambra election should be a test case for the Police as the nation prepares for the 2027 General elections.

 

He expressed happiness with the preparations so far put in place by the Anambra state Police Command especially the State Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, PhD who according to reports has recently visited all the Area Commands and known flash points in the state to underscore the readiness of the Police to ensure a free and fair election.

 

DIG Argungu said the Commission will appreciate officers who exhibit professionalism and commitment during the election and would sanction those who will be found wanting.

 

The Commission staff Monitors will operate from the state capital and the three Senatorial Districts of the state.

Old Bende People Honour Governor Otti In Grand Civic Reception

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By Ebinum Samuel

The people of Old Bende, under the umbrella of the Old Bende Progressive Union (OBPU), on Friday, October 31, 2025, rolled out the drums at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, to celebrate the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, in a grand civic reception that drew leaders and citizens from across the state.

The historic event, chaired by DIG Azubuko Joel Udah, mni (Rtd.), Chairman of OBPU, and hosted by Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh (Onyeocha n’Aba), Member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, was a colourful display of unity, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the New Abia vision.

The atmosphere was electric as Ndi Old Bende, sons, daughters, friends, and stakeholders, turned out in large numbers to reaffirm their total support for Governor Otti’s people-oriented leadership, which they said has transformed Abia State within a short time.

In his address, DIG Azubuko Joel Udah commended Governor Otti for redefining governance through integrity, discipline, and service to the people. He pledged the continued solidarity and prayers of the Old Bende people as the Governor leads Abia toward greater progress and prosperity.

Responding, Governor Otti expressed deep appreciation to Ndi Old Bende for the honour and their unwavering support. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and human-centred governance. The Governor reminded political actors that “power belongs to God,” cautioning against premature political boasts ahead of 2027.

Also speaking at the event, Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu and Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi lauded Otti’s leadership style, describing him as a reformer whose achievements have earned him broad-based popular support.

Prominent Abia leaders in attendance, including Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, Dr Emeh Okoro, Dr Chima Desmond Anyaso, and Eze Linus Nto Mbah commended the Governor’s developmental strides and pledged continued collaboration in building a stronger, united Abia.

The celebration featured cultural performances, goodwill messages, and songs of praise symbolising the unity, pride, and hope that now define the New Abia.

It was indeed a memorable day as the people of Old Bende, under the leadership of DIG Azubuko Joel Udah (Rtd.) and the warm hosting of Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, reaffirmed their total support for Governor Alex Otti and his transformational agenda for Abia State.

Old Bende Hails Governor Otti’s Transformational Leadership, Declares Unwavering Support

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The people of Old Bende, under the umbrella of the Old Bende Progressive Union (OBPU), on Friday held a historic grand reception in honour of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, celebrating what they described as his visionary and transformative leadership in rebuilding Abia within a short time in office.

Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of OBPU, DIG Azubuko Joel Udah (Rtd), Esq, mni, expressed profound gratitude to God for the new dawn in Abia and lauded Governor Otti’s achievements, which he said have rekindled confidence in governance and restored dignity to public service.

 

 

Udah, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, said the event was more than a ceremony; it was a statement of faith by a united people recognising a leader whose actions have matched his promises.

“For decades, Abia stood at a crossroads of potential and paralysis, rich in history and industrious people, yet weighed down by neglect and systemic decay. Today, under Dr Otti’s remarkable stewardship, Abia is witnessing transformation driven by purpose and vision,” he declared.

He described Governor Otti as a leader who has brought life to the slogan “The New Abia,” through visible reforms in infrastructure, education, health, digital technology, workers’ welfare, and security.

Udah noted that Abians were now experiencing a renaissance in governance that prioritises the people and delivers tangible results.

 

 

Highlighting some of the administration’s major achievements, the OBPU Chairman commended the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Arochukwu link road, now named Professor Joe Irukwu Way; the newly expanded six-lane Port Harcourt Road in Aba, commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; and the rehabilitation of Ossa Road, now Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard, which has transformed the state capital’s landscape.

He also cited the remodelling of the Dr Michael Okpara Auditorium, the construction of a new International Stadium in Umuahia, and the ongoing Abia International Airport project at Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa, as evidence of the governor’s developmental drive.

According to him, the administration’s recent acquisition of a stake in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to ensure a steady power supply, as well as the digital technology training of 850 Abia youths, reflects Otti’s futuristic vision for economic sustainability and innovation.

 

 

Udah stressed that the people of Old Bende were “solidly behind” the governor, noting that his inclusive leadership and equitable distribution of development across all three senatorial zones have earned him the confidence of the entire state.

“Your vision of the New Abia must be sustained. Keep working and never relent. The people of Old Bende stand firmly with you,” Udah said.

The OBPU Chairman, however, appealed to Governor Otti to extend his developmental focus to several key link roads vital to the agrarian economy of Old Bende and Abia North.

He listed among them the Bende–Ozuitem–Igbere–Amaokwe Item–Okai Item–Akaeze Road, the Alayi–Item–Nkporo Road, and the Umuchieze–Uturu–Eziama–Lokpaukwu Road, among others.

He explained that constructing these roads would facilitate the movement of people and farm produce, boost local trade, and enhance connectivity with neighbouring Ebonyi State.

The grand reception drew a large crowd, including senior government officials, legislators, traditional rulers, clergy, and representatives of various ethnic groups resident in Abia State.

In his closing remarks, Udah reaffirmed the total support of Old Bende for Governor Otti’s administration, describing him as “a true son and leader of all Abians.”

He prayed for the governor’s continued success, urging him to remain steadfast in his commitment to building a prosperous and united Abia.

“Today, Ndi Old Bende, our Ukwa la Ngwa kith and kin, and other residents from across the state have trooped out en masse to reaffirm our undivided support for our governor. Jidé ka iji-keep the fire burning,” he concluded.

The event concluded with thunderous applause and a vote of confidence in Governor Otti’s leadership, as the people of Old Bende pledged their continued solidarity with his vision of a New Abia, rooted in progress, integrity, and inclusive growth.

NDLEA busts clandestine Colos lab in Lagos, intercepts Loud consignments in bathtubs

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

Arrests music artist; recovers tons of opioids, skunk in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, Bauchi raids

 

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a clandestine laboratory where Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis is being produced in a residential building located at Ajao estate, Isolo Lagos with large quantities of freshly cooked Colos and various precursor chemicals for drug production recovered and the 30-year-old lab owner, Stephen Kelechi Imoh arrested.

The discovery followed months of intelligence gathering on possible Colos laboratories in Lagos after NDLEA officers intercepted consignments of freshly produced Colos in March and May 2025 in the state, a development that suggested that the dangerous psychoactive substance, which was hitherto imported into the country, was now locally produced.

The effort paid off on Thursday 30th October 2025 when NDLEA officers raided the residential apartment in Ajao estate, Isolo Lagos which Kelechi converted to a laboratory for cooking Colos, a strain of cannabis produced with the psychoactive plant and various chemicals. Recovered from the apartment include: freshly cooked Colos weighing 16.2 kilograms; ADB-CHMNACA Cannabinol -1.7kg; Potassium Carbonate -4.5kg and Dibromobutane – 91 litres.

 

 

In another operation in Lagos, NDLEA operatives on Saturday 1st November raided the enclave of a 28-year-old drug dealer Afeez Salisu (alias Malu) in Mushin where 16 compressed blocks of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis as well as designer sachets and bottles of Colorado weighing 16.4kg were recovered from him.

A music artist Godspower George Osahenrumwen whose stage name is Steady Boy was on Thursday 30th October arrested by NDLEA operatives while attempting to take delivery of a large consignment of Loud, a strain of cannabis concealed inside three cartons of bathtub imported along with other items such as cloths and gadgets from New York, United States. This followed the seizure of the shipment which arrived the import shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos from US aboard a DHL flight on Tuesday 28th October.

The 20-year-old music artist was nabbed at Bougain Villa, Primewater Gardens 2, Freedom way, Lekki Lagos when he showed up as the consignee to take delivery of the 140 bags of Loud with a gross weight of 77.20kg on behalf of a syndicate, which includes his manager, Zion Osazee Omigie (a.k.a Zee Money) who is currently at large.

In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Abuja – Jos highway on Sunday 26th October

intercepted a consignment of 84,710 capsules of tramadol coming from Onitsha, Anambra state and heading to Bauchi. A follow up operation in Bauchi led to the arrest of the recipient Musa Abdulkarim, 27. Two days later, Tuesday 28th October, operatives at the tollgate along Abuja – Kaduna highway arrested Hamza Musa, 47, conveying 32, 946 bottles

of Akuskura, a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) from Lagos, while Saidu Nafiu, 30, was nabbed with 131.5kg skunk at Kamfanin Zangon Aya, Igabi LGA, Kaduna.

Three suspects: Seun Olaniyi, 24; Rauf Asogba, 28; and Ayinla Adeniyi, 50, were on Saturday 1st November arrested at Abeokuta, Ogun state after a team of NDLEA officers tracked their movement from Benin Republic and eventually intercepted their bus along Abiola way, Abeokuta, with a total 1,779kg skunk recovered from them.

While Jamilu Mustapha (a.k.a Last Card), 46, was arrested with 596.4kg skunk at Nasaru town, Ningi LGA, Bauchi State on Wednesday 29th October, no fewer than 532,600 pills of tramadol and exol-5 were recovered from the trio of Halilu Amiru; Rabiu Maikudi and Ibrahim Mati in a truck marked KTG- 791 ZZ at Oko-olowo, Ilorin, Kwara state same day.

In Edo state, NDLEA officers on patrol along Okhokho – Isi community in Uhunmwode LGA on Wednesday 29th October intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses marked EPE 545 EV and ABC 142 CD conveying a total of 1,455kg skunk following credible intelligence.

In like manner, operatives in Ondo state on Tuesday 28th October recovered a total of 2,829kg skunk linked to a 32-year-old female suspect Mrs. Ige Olarewaju from two locations at Ayede, Ogbese, while another suspect Samuel Adebayo was nabbed with 737kg of same psychoactive substance at Adegbola junction, Akure.

No less than 76.5 litres of skuchies, a mixture of black currant, skunk and opioids were seized from a suspect Ige Oluwale, 50, who was arrested by NDLEA officers at Ibereko, Bagadry, Lagos on Friday 31st October, while a total of 30,370 pills of tramadol and 177 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from the duo of Musbahu Abdullahi, 28; and Saleiman Ahmed, 25, following their arrest at Wukari, Taraba state by operatives on Thursday 30th October when they were conveying the drugs from Onitsha, Anambra state to Yola, Adamawa state.

Meanwhile, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of Aroje/Abaa Community High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo state;

Amazing Flower Secondary School, Maya, Ikorodu, Lagos; Government Day Secondary School, Ilelah, Sokoto; Government Day Secondary School, Darina, Gwiwa LGA, Jigawa Royal Star Academy, Hayin Gwarmai, Bebeji LGA, Kano state, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA, Lagos, Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, Seme, and Bauchi Commands as well as their compatriots across the country for their resilience, professionalism and balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the country, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) vowed that the Agency will continue to target and dismantle every identified drug syndicate in any part of Nigeria while denying them of the benefits of the proceeds of their criminal trade by ensuring that they forfeit all their traceable assets to the Federal Government.

Anambra CP Orutugu Concludes Election Security Advocacy With Awka Area Command

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

As part of the Command’s continuous statewide engagement ahead of the forthcoming Anambra Governorship Election, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD on 1st November, 2025, concluded his Election Security Advocacy Tour with the officers and men of the Awka Area Command.

 

The meeting, held at the Area Command Headquarters, Awka, marked the final phase of the Command’s strategic sensitization and capacity- strengthening engagements designed to prepare personnel for professional and effective election security operations.

 

 

In his address, CP Orutugu commended the officers for their dedication and discipline throughout the advocacy campaign, which has so far covered all Area Commands and Divisions in the State. He emphasized the importance of neutrality, professionalism, and respect for human rights during election duties.

 

 

The CP reiterated that the Anambra State Police Command remains fully prepared and fortified for the protection of lives and property before, during and after the election. He assured residents that all tactical units, intelligence teams, and patrol formations have been placed on heightened alert, with adequate logistics support and coordination among sister security agencies.

 

 

CP Orutugu further charged the officers to maintain vigilance, demonstrate courage, and uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring that peace and order prevails throughout the electoral process.

 

 

He also used the opportunity to encourage members of the public to remain law-abiding and security-conscious, assuring that the Police will continue to collaborate with communities and stakeholders to guarantee a peaceful and credible election.