The Nigeria Police Force has made a major breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving conspiracy, impersonation, hijacking, and drug trafficking.
ASP Mayegun Aminat, the Police Public Relations Officer for the AIG Force CID Annex in Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, revealed that several suspects have been apprehended, and significant evidence has been recovered.
This investigation, led by the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Annex Lagos, began after Barrister Nonso Henry Nwaebili filed a petition on behalf of Manfes Pharmaceutical Company Limited, located in Anambra.
The petition uncovered a startling incident in which an armed syndicate, masquerading as officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and military personnel, hijacked two trucks carrying 5,000 rolls of Tramadol 100mg capsules.
These trucks were seized shortly after the goods had cleared customs at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, and were then diverted to an undisclosed location.
“This case involves a range of serious crimes, including conspiracy, impersonation, and the unlawful possession of narcotics, which pose a direct threat to public health and safety,” stated ASP Aminat. “Our detectives from the Anti-Fraud Section of the FCID Annex Lagos immediately launched an investigation upon receiving the petition.”
The investigation began with a request to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to verify the importation documents for the Tramadol capsules. NAFDAC confirmed on September 7, 2023, that all documents were in order, ruling out any irregularities on the part of Manfes Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
A significant breakthrough came when investigators identified James Casmir Achiborn, a Spy Police Officer, as being involved in the escort of the hijacked trucks. The arrest of Mgbemena Innocent M led to further developments, including the apprehension of additional suspects connected to the narcotic substances. Further investigations by operatives from the CP Special Squad, Lagos State Command, resulted in the recovery of some of the stolen Tramadol and the arrest of individuals involved in its sale.
On November 23, 2023, additional arrests were made based on credible intelligence. Those apprehended include M, Anayo Benchuks Ambrose M, Uche Frank M, and Jemilu Chindo M, who were involved in a suspicious drug transaction in Festac Town, Lagos. More suspected stolen Tramadol was recovered during this operation.
Efforts are still underway to identify and apprehend the masked individuals who impersonated NDLEA officers and military personnel. The recovered Tramadol has been handed over to NAFDAC for further analysis, and the investigation is ongoing to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The AIG Force CID Annex, Lagos, under the leadership of AIG Ogundele Ayodeji, psc+, is fully committed to bringing those responsible to justice,” ASP Aminat emphasized. “We urge well-meaning citizens to assist the police by providing actionable information that can help disrupt such criminal activities and protect public safety.”
(allnews.ng)
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