Troops intercept drug courier, recover large consignment of cannabis in Kogi 

Nov. 25, 2025

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have intercepted a major courier conveying a significant consignment of Cannabis Sativa from Ekiti State to Obajana in Kogi.

In a statement on Tuesday by Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, the operation occurred on Monday, November 24, 2025, when troops deployed at Agbede Response Area conducted a routine stop-and-search on a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU.

The vehicle, driven by one Mr. Johnson Ayo, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard, raising further suspicion.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 10 sacks of Cannabis Sativa weighing 108.8 kilograms, concealed in the car.

Preliminary findings suggest that large-scale drug movement of this nature not only supports criminal networks financially but also fuels the chain of activities that often escalate into banditry within the state and surrounding regions.

The suspect and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kogi State Command, for further investigation and necessary action.

The Nigerian Army remains steadfast in supporting national efforts to eradicate drug trafficking, curb the enabling factors of banditry, enhance public safety, and maintain a secure environment for all citizens.