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Customs Seizes N3.39bn Codeine Syrup at Apapa Port

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8 months ago

March 17, 2026

Apapa Customs intercepts codeine syrup worth N3.39bn, seizing 3,398 cartons hidden in household items in collaboration with NDLEA

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a massive consignment of codeine syrup valued at N3.39 billion, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Also read: NDLEA Captures Notorious Drug Kingpin After 13 Years

The seizure was carried out in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), according to Mr Isa Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the command.

Customs Area Controller Mr Emmanuel Oshoba disclosed that the operation occurred on Sunday, 15 March 2026, as part of a rapid follow-up enforcement action.

“The consignment, comprising 3,398 cartons, was meticulously concealed inside household utensils. Its duty value is estimated at N3.39 billion,” Oshoba stated, highlighting the scale of the seizure.

Oshoba added that the interception reflects the command’s commitment to the strategic directives of the NCS.

“This operation demonstrates our intelligence-led approach and our dedication to making Apapa Port extremely hostile to smugglers and drug traffickers,” he said.

The seizure followed a visit to the Apapa Command by NCS Comptroller-General Mr Bashir Adeniyi, who had issued stern warnings to criminal elements operating within the port.

Oshoba also commended the NDLEA for its seamless support, noting that coordinated enforcement was key to the operation’s success.

Also read: NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspects, Seizes Massive Narcotics Across Nigeria

“The continued partnership with the NDLEA demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated enforcement in tackling illicit drug trafficking,” he added.

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Police Arrest 41-Year-Old Over Murder of Bayelsa Sand Dealer

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, over the alleged murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, Kalaba was allegedly murdered after visiting a river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.

Iniedu said the police began investigating the incident after receiving a report about the victim’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Preliminary findings reportedly indicated that the victim had been trailed and killed by Tommy.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly tied Kalaba’s body to a boat before submerging it in the river in an attempt to conceal the crime.

He said the suspect was arrested by police operatives working in collaboration with youths in Yenaka.

“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect,” Iniedu stated.

Tommy is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The police said the investigation would establish the events leading to Kalaba’s death and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The suspect is expected to face prosecution if the allegations are established by investigators.

The police have yet to disclose the motive behind the alleged murder.