Tag: Drugs
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Popular Abuja businessman selling illicit drugs on Jiji arrested
One Mr Orakwe Chibuike Celestine, a popular businessman based in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been arrested for engaging in sales of illicit and controlled drugs on the popular e-commerce platform, Jiji.ng.
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Nigeria Police partners TSDF on drugs and drug prevention (PHOTOS)
The Nigeria Police Force has partnered with The Drug Salvation Foundation (TDSF) on a sensitization drive focused on Drugs and Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care (DPTC), with a 5-day train-the-trainers workshop. In a post on Twitter, Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that the event took place at the Police Force…
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We must break illicit drug supply, distribution chains – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) and other stakeholders to step up efforts toward breaking illicit drug supply and distribution chains. Osinbajo was the Special Guest of Honour at the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking on Monday at the State House Banquet…
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NDLEA seizes N6bn worth of drugs in Apapa
The Apapa Area Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it seized 19,703.25 kgs of hard drugs, worth over N6 billion between January and June 20. Its Commander, Mr Ameh Inalegwu, disclosed this in Lagos. He said that the command was ready to curb the menace
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PCN seals 378 pharmacies, patent medicine stores for illegal activities
Esumobi also a pharmacist said a total of 546 premises were inspected during the exercise, and discovered that there was remarkable improvement in terms of compliance in the state capital, but situation in the rural areas was different and very bad.
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NDLEA seizes 1,399kg of hard drugs in Kaduna, seals 4 houses
The Natiional Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has disclosed that it made a total seizure of 1,399kg of drugs in Kaduna in March, and also sealed a shop and four houses in the process. Commander of the NDLEA in the state, Mr Umar Adoro, gave the breakdown of drugs seized as 997.121kg of Indian hemp…
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What will happen to me if I do drugs – KWAM 1
Veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, on Friday, said that he does not indulge in drugs. KWAM 1 also advised up-and-coming musicians in an interview with NAN, to shun drugs and focus on their crafts.
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Police nab suspected drugs peddler in Delta
The Police in Delta arrested a suspected drug peddler at Atata Quarters, Ogbomro Community in Uwvie Local Government Area of the state on March 9. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, told newsmen in Warri on Saturday that several substances suspected to be hard drugs were recovered from him. Items recovered from the…
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NDLEA arrests dismissed DPO, others for hauling drugs in six states, FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it had arrested Mr Monday George, a 64-year-old former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Idanre Police station, Ondo State, for drug trafficking. The NDLEA spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja, said that the suspect was dismissed from the…
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NDLEA raids Abuja garden, arrests 6 over drug cookies, noodles
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a relaxation centre, popularly called Garden in Abuja and arrested six persons for selling drug cookies and noodles. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said following credible intelligence, NDLEA’s operatives raided…