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Nigeria’s drug threat takes a dangerous turn as meth labs spread across states [VIDEO]

Nigeria’s drug threat takes a dangerous turn as meth labs spread across states [VIDEO]

By Andra Oriyomi Nigeria has long been regarded as a major transit point for illicit drugs moving through West Africa. But a string of...

Sahel Under Siege: Jihadist Violence Surges Across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

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Sahel Under Siege: Jihadist Violence Surges Across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

By Ogundele Eniola The Sahel is facing another dangerous escalation in militant violence, with attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates reaching unprecedented levels...

NDLEA uncovers industrial scale meth lab in Ebonyi, arrests suspected Mexican drug kingpin

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NDLEA uncovers industrial scale meth lab in Ebonyi, arrests suspected Mexican drug kingpin

By Ogundele Eniola The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has dismantled another suspected industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested Mexican national...

Ogun Police arrest two suspects, recover 11 iPhones after hostel robbery

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Ogun Police arrest two suspects, recover 11 iPhones after hostel robbery

By Anuoluwa Amao The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers following a raid on a student hostel in the Eruku/Agbon...

Police issue nationwide alert over possible attacks on churches, schools, NYSC camps

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Police issue nationwide alert over possible attacks on churches, schools, NYSC camps

By Anuoluwa Amao Security agencies across Nigeria have been placed on heightened alert following intelligence indicating that terrorists may be planning attacks on churches, schools,...

Police probe alleged wider network in Anambra child exploitation case

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Police probe alleged wider network in Anambra child exploitation case

The Anambra State Police Command is investigating allegations of child sexual exploitation following the arrest of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia in Onitsha, after a disturbing...

Police arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue two victims in Ondo

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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue two victims in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims during a joint security operation in Isua-Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area...

NDLEA arrests suspected Mexican meth kingpin, dismantles industrial lab in Ebonyi

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NDLEA arrests suspected Mexican meth kingpin, dismantles industrial lab in Ebonyi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Mexican national, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, whom it described as a suspected kingpin in a transnational methamphetamine...

Drug Lords’ Assets: To Seize or Not to Seize?

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Drug Lords’ Assets: To seize or not to seize?

There is really no doubt that law enforcement agencies in Nigeria have vigorously argued in support of the forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth and assets as...

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Ogun Police warn against ‘social media verdicts’ in rape cases

The Ogun State Police Command has cautioned members of the public against reaching conclusions or declaring suspects guilty of rape through social media before allegations are...