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Army confiscates 108kg of cannabis, apprehend suspects in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have seized 108.8 kilograms of cannabis and arrested a major courier transporting the drug along the Kabba-Obajana route from Ekiti to Kogi State.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, in Lokoja.
According to Lt. Abdullahi, “Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against banditry and drug trafficking in Kogi, intercepting a major consignment of Cannabis sativa valued at a substantial amount, being moved from Ekiti State to Obajana.”
The arrest underscores the Army’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and criminal activities in the region.
“The operation occurred on Monday when troops deployed to the Agbede Response Area conducted a routine stop-and-search on a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU.
“The vehicle, driven by the suspect, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard, raising further suspicion.
“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 10 sacks of Cannabis sativa weighing 108.8 kg, concealed in the car.
“Preliminary findings suggest that large-scale drug movement of this nature not only supports criminal networks financially but also fuels the chain of activities that often escalate into banditry within the state and surrounding regions,” Abdullahi said.
He said the army has handed over the suspect and the recovered exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kogi Command, for further investigation and necessary action.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian army’s commitment to supporting national efforts to eradicate drug trafficking, curb the enabling factors of banditry, enhance public safety, and maintain a secure environment for all citizens. (NAN)
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