Monday, May 25, 2026 - Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, in a joint operation involving the Special Protection Unit, SPU, and Divisional Police detectives, have uncovered a major drug trafficking network in Lagos.
The sting operation led to the seizure of hundreds of bags
of suspected Canadian Loud worth billions of naira in an apartment inside an
estate in Mende, Maryland.
The SPU team received the intelligence and collaborated with
the Zone 2 Headquarters, which led to the arrest of several suspects, including
the alleged kingpin, Eke Henry Ifeanyi, 41
Police said the illicit substances were recovered from his
residence.
The operation was coordinated with technical expertise and
guidance from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, and the
Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Olohundare Jimoh.
Addressing journalists at the scene on Saturday, May 23,
AIG Jimoh said the command had mounted surveillance on the suspect for
several months before his arrest on May 19.
He revealed that during the operation, the suspect offered a bribe of ₦500 million to the SPU Commander in an attempt to make the team stand down and allow him to contact his associates to move the consignment elsewhere.
The offer was rejected outright, and the commander
immediately documented the attempt for further investigation.
AIG Jimoh stated that the Special Protection Unit was
deployed alongside divisional teams to secure the perimeter and prevent escape
or interference with evidence.
He said the unit acted on months of surveillance and
technical intelligence before moving in.
Reacting to the operation, IGP Olatunji Disu said, “The
success validates the ongoing redeployment of personnel to divisions and units
across Lagos and Ogun.”
He further stated that, “Policing must be close to the
people, and our specialised units must work side by side with divisional teams
on the ground. The professionalism shown by the SPU Commander in rejecting a
₦500 million bribe and following due procedure is the standard we expect. It
shows that when you put your best foot forward at the grassroots, you get
results and restore public trust.”
The IGP added that his administration will continue to
reward integrity and hold officers accountable to the same standard.
Exhibits recovered during the raid have been documented and
will be presented in court.
The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue to identify other
members of the network.
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