NDLEA Intercepts N1.1bn Travellers’ Cheques, 10.89kg Cocaine, 2.5kg of Tramadol, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) via a presser disclosed that it has intercepted travellers’ cheques in different foreign currencies totalling over N1.1 billion and 10.89kilograms of cocaine, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos; 2,000kg of Tramadol, Codeine, Cannabis, Heroin and 401kg of cannabis were also intercepted in various location across the country. The agency, in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, director, of media and advocacy, made this disclosure through the Twitter page.

ISWAP Claims Responsibility For Killing Of Police Officers In Kogi

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack on a police station in Adavi, Okene Local Government Area, killing three police officers. The gunmen invaded the station on Saturday, shooting sporadically, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kogi, William Aya said. "The (police) Command lost three of its officers during the gun duel," Aya said.

DSS Raises Alarm Over Plans To Bomb Worship, Recreation Centres

The Department of State Services (DSS) has on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged plans by suspected criminal gangs to carry out Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) attacks on worship and recreational centres across the country. This was announced in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the security agency, Mr Peter Afunanya in Abuja, saying the security organisation has received reports of suspected criminal gangs forging alliances to attack public installations nationwide.

NPF Declares 12 Persons Wanted For Major Crimes

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared 12 persons wanted over attacks in Anambra State. The wanted suspects are Edward Okoye, Nonso Eboh, Donatus Okeke, Onyebuchi Okoye, Onyemazi Ngini, Chukwuka Onyibor, Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu, Chukwujekwu Okoye, Chuka Ilodigwe, Nonso Obinna and Cosmos Okonkwo and Chinedu Okoye.