Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence received from a credible source. The intelligence-led operation, conducted on 9 July 2026, resulted in the successful interception of the vehicle and the arrest of its driver. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
According to 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. In line with established procedures, the suspect and the recovered illicit substances were subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and prosecution. The handover was conducted by the Commanding Officer of 65 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo.
Reacting to the development, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and operational effectiveness. He urged them to sustain the tempo of ongoing operations and intensify efforts aimed at denying drug traffickers and other criminal elements any freedom of action within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility.
The interception is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the illegal movement of illicit substances and other contraband across the country. The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road has become a notorious corridor for drug traffickers, and the successful operation demonstrates the military's commitment to disrupting criminal networks and safeguarding communities from the harmful effects of drug trafficking.
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