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Nigerian Navy Seizes 72 Bags of Cannabis, Arrests Four Suspects
The Nigerian Navy has transferred 72 bags of Cannabis sativa, each weighing 40 kilograms, along with four detained individuals to the Marine Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
This action was detailed in a statement released by Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, Base Information Officer at Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, on Tuesday.
The four suspects, including three Ghanaians and one Beninese, were handed over following an operation conducted by the Quick Response Team of NNS BEECROFT.
The operation, which took place on August 25, 2024, was executed based on reliable intelligence about illicit activities in the Lekki Beach area. The team’s efforts led to the seizure of 72 bags of cannabis sativa, amounting to over 2,880 kilograms of the drug.
Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, represented by Navy Captain Mutalib Raji, indicated that this operation was part of a broader initiative driven by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. The strategic goal is to ensure maritime security and protect economic activities from criminal threats.
The suspects include Godswill Zevor, Monday Kpomeja, Gbega Agbeko from Ghana, and Elugbe Philip from Benin. They were apprehended during the operation and will face further investigation and legal action under the NDLEA’s jurisdiction.
Commodore Oladejo emphasized that NNS BEECROFT remains vigilant in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within its operational area.
He cautioned that those involved in drug-related crimes should cease their activities, as the Navy remains committed to disrupting and dismantling illicit drug networks.
This successful operation underscores NNS BEECROFT’s dedication to addressing the harmful effects of drug abuse on youth and national security.
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning for Nigeria, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, shared that the budget Nigeria currently has is too small for the population the country contains.
Speaking on the budget, he said “I would like to say that out of the top 10 most populous countries in the world, we have the smallest national budget.
“Should we continue with a budget that leaves our populace with one of the smallest budgets, or should we consider how we can mobilise more resources?”
Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.
“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”
“I have a strong belief that things wouldn’t be perfect, but they’d be better. I’m confident about that. I really do,” he added.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.
He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”
“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”
“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”
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