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“NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Including Skunk and Laughing Gas at Lagos Airport”
By Milcah Tanimu
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted various quantities of drugs, including ephedrine, skunk, and nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas). These drugs were concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper and were destined for South Africa and Kenya via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Mr. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for NDLEA, announced this development on Sunday in Abuja. He revealed that the drugs were being trafficked by members of Transnational Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs), some of whom were apprehended, and their properties and luxury vehicles were seized.
Babafemi explained that NDLEA operatives, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Babatunde Oba, a notorious drug trafficker involved in distributing cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and ephedrine between Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Europe. Oba was attempting to board a Rwanda Air flight to South Africa with two boxes containing ephedrine concealed in semovita packs when he was arrested. Ephedrine is a precursor chemical and an active ingredient in the production of methamphetamine.
During the investigation, Oba identified Hakeem Salami as the head of the drug ring, with residences in Lagos and South Africa. However, when NDLEA raided Salami’s house in Lagos on August 28, he had already fled the country. Nevertheless, investigators recovered a white Toyota Venza car, a Mercedes Benz SUV, phones, and crucial documents for further examination from his residence.
In addition to this, NDLEA operatives thwarted an attempt by another syndicate to export 10.40kg of skunk, concealed with scent leaf and pepper, to Nairobi, Kenya, at the Lagos airport. A suspect named Ekechukwu Ndubuisi was arrested in connection with this seizure.
Furthermore, NDLEA operatives arrested a freight agent named Akeem Oyekola for attempting to export 180 canisters of laughing gas to South Africa. The syndicate intended to traffic the drugs for a fee of N2,000,000, but the NDLEA operatives disrupted the attempt and seized the cargo after apprehending the suspect.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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