Troops intercept truck with illicit drugs along Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

Author: Kingsley OmonobiPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops intercept truck with illicit drugs along Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road on July 9, 2026, based on credible intelligence. The driver was arrested and the drugs were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation. The General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Adebayo Babalola, commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism, and operational effectiveness.

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