Monday, July 13, 2026 -Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and arrested its driver.
The interception followed an intelligence-led operation
conducted on July 9, 2026, after troops received actionable intelligence from a
credible source.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lt. Col. Musa
Yahaya.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit
consignment was being transported to the Berger general area of Lagos State.
“However, the suspect could not provide satisfactory
information regarding the ownership or intended recipient of the drugs,” the
statement read.
It added, “In line with established procedures, the suspect
and the recovered illicit drugs were subsequently handed over to the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for further
investigation and prosecution.”
The handover was carried out by the Commanding Officer of
the 65 Battalion, Lt. Col. S. Adeojo.
Commending the troops, the General Officer Commanding 81
Division, Maj. Gen. Adebayo Babalola, praised their vigilance, professionalism
and operational effectiveness.
He urged them to sustain the momentum of ongoing operations
and intensify efforts to deny drug traffickers and other criminal elements
freedom of action within the division’s area of responsibility.
The Army said the operation underscored its continued
collaboration with relevant security agencies in tackling drug trafficking and
other criminal activities.
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