Nigerian Army Intercepts Illicit Drugs on Coastal Road

On July 9, 2026, troops from the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army successfully intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. This operation was conducted based on credible intelligence.

The troops arrested the driver of the vehicle transporting the drugs. Preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported from the Berger area of Lagos State.

However, the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory information regarding the ownership or intended recipient of the drugs. The recovered illicit drugs were subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos State Command for further investigation and prosecution in line with established procedures.

Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo, the commanding officer of the 65 Battalion, commended the troops for their vigilance and professionalism.

Major General Adebayo Babalola, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, praised the operation and urged the troops to sustain their momentum in ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area.