Nigerian Navy Impounds 2,880kg of Cannabis, Hands Over 4 Suspects to NDLEA

Nigerian Navy Impounds 2,880kg of Cannabis, Hands Over 4 Suspects to NDLEA

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 72 bags of cannabis sativa weighing 40kg each and arresting four suspects.

The contraband and suspects were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command.

A statement by Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, Base Information Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, the seizure occurred on August 25 during an operation by the Quick Response Team.

The suspects, comprising three Ghanaians and one Beninois national, were apprehended during the operation.

Representing Commander Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, Navy Captain Mutalib Raji emphasized the Navy’s commitment to combating illicit drug trade and ensuring maritime security.

The handed-over consignment totals 2,880kg of cannabis, marking a substantial blow to drug trafficking in the region.”

Oladejo said the operation was sequel to credible and actionable intelligence received by NNS BEECROFT on suspicious activities of some criminal elements taking place around Lekki Beach axis.

This, he said necessitated the deployment of the team to the area for intensive operation resulting in interception of 72 bags of cannabis sativa weighing over 2,880kh.

He said the effort was sequel to the Strategic Directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, to ensure a safe and secured maritime environment for economic activities to thrive.

“Interestingly, the team also arrested three Ghanaians, namely;  Godswill Zevor, Monday Kpomeja, Gbega Agbeko and a Beninois, Elugbe Philip.

“Perpetrators of illicit drugs are warned to desist from such acts as NNS BEECROFT will continue to pursue every criminal element operating within its area of operation.

“This successful operation is a testament to the unrelenting efforts of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teeming youths which negatively affect their health and threaten national security,” he said