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.
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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.”
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.