NSCDC Discovers Drug Hideout Tunnels in Asaba

On October 12, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) discovered underground tunnels at a suspected drug hideout located at Fallingwater Colehouse, Yahweh Close, off Akara Junction in Asaba, Delta State. The operation, led by the command's Public Relations Officer, DSC Anthony Akachukwu, involved several days of attempts to access the heavily fortified building, ultimately requiring the use of a blowtorch to breach the roof.

Upon entry, operatives found multiple layers of fortified iron doors and tunnels allegedly used by occupants to evade law enforcement. During the operation, several suspects escaped, and substances known as “Loud” and “Ice” were recovered, along with PVC gum and materials linked to drug trafficking.

A man named Yakubu was arrested while attempting to purchase drugs. Investigations are ongoing, including a notebook found at the scene that suggests possible payments to security personnel, though the authenticity of its contents has not been verified.