Nigeria Police Arrest Three for Explosives Smuggling

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Special Tactical Squad (STS) arrested three suspects involved in the movement of explosive materials from Ghana into Nigeria, recovering approximately 50 kilogrammes of explosives in Badagry, Lagos State. The suspects are Oluwasegun Godwin, 27; Ibrahim Abdullahi, 41; and Aminu Mohamed, 29, a Nigerian residing in Ghana.

ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, Commander of the STS, stated that the arrests were part of an intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting networks supplying explosives to criminal groups across the North-East and North-Central regions. Godwin was the first suspect arrested while allegedly transporting explosives, followed by Abdullahi, identified as the receiver of the materials, and Mohamed, who allegedly imported the explosives concealed as flour.

All three suspects confessed to their roles, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network. They will be prosecuted after the investigation concludes.

The operation's success was attributed to intelligence gathering and collaboration among security agencies.