NDLEA arrests men in military uniform with 234kg drugs

 NDLEA arrests men in military uniform with 234kg drugs

By Modupe Shodeinde

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has arrested two men posing as soldiers with 394 compressed parcels of a drug.

The suspected fake military officers, Mohammed Nura and Abubakar Dahiru, were arrested along the Okene-Lokoja Expressway on Monday, February 15, 2021, with cannabis sativa weighing 234 kilogrammes.

The Commander, Kogi State Command of the NDLEA, Adewunmi Alfred, said the suspects were heading for Kano from Lagos State, concealed the drug in different parts of a Toyota Hilux van.

According to him, initial investigations revealed that the consignment was taken from Lagos and heading to Kano for delivery.

He explained that the men identified themselves as military officers, however, a thorough search of their vehicle led to the discovery of the illicit drug tucked in every hidden part of the vehicle.

“Indeed, we suspect the two men to be fake military officers until proven otherwise. The vehicle has been impounded, the illicit drug seized and the suspects detained for further investigations.

“Investigations have commenced and the outcome would be forwarded for further directives and appropriate action.” he said.

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