High Court Fines Indian Crew, Vessel $6m Over ‘31.5kg Cocaine Shipment’ Into Nigeria

The federal high court in Lagos has convicted and fined 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel $6 million in fines and restitution over the importation of 31.5kg of cocaine.

A statement on Thursday by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said the sailors and the vessel — MV Aruna Hulya — were arrested after operatives uncovered 31.5kg of cocaine concealed in hatch three of the ship at the GDNL terminal in Apapa on January 2.
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High court fines Indian crew, vessel $6m over ‘31.5kg cocaine shipment’ into Nigeria

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NNS Hands Over Another Suspected Militant Collaborator To DSS As NAVAL Operations Deepen In Cross River

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing operations against militancy and criminality within the Calabar waterways with the handover of a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS), Calabar Command.

The suspect, identified as Mr Ubong Clement, was arrested by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY deployed at the Forward Security Outpost on Dayspring Island, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest forms part of sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and their support structures within the area.
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Preliminary investigations established that the suspect allegedly maintained regular contact with members of militant groups operating within the Dayspring Island axis and was involved in activities that compromised ongoing security operations. Intelligence further linked the suspect to a notorious militant identified as Steven Joseph, alias “Juju,” who has been associated with criminal activities within the waterways

Further findings revealed that the suspect allegedly acted as a conduit for the disposal of goods stolen from market boats intercepted by militants operating in the area. Investigations indicated that proceeds from the sale of such items were remitted to the militant network, thereby providing financial and logistical support for their operations.

Following the conclusion of preliminary investigations, the suspect was handed over to the Department of State Services for further investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with extant laws.

The handover underscores the Nigerian Navy’s determination to not only target criminal elements directly involved in militancy but also dismantle the support networks that sustain their activities. By disrupting these local facilitators, security forces continue to degrade the operational capability of criminal groups operating within the maritime environment.

NAVAL

The Nigerian Navy remains committed to sustaining intelligence-led operations, community engagement, and targeted security actions to ensure lasting peace and security within the Calabar waterways and adjoining communities.

Signed

ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO

Navy Captain

Director Naval Information

Nigerian Navy
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AFCSC Graduates Tactical Commanders As Armed Forces Enhance Readiness For Emerging Security Challenges

The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, has graduated officers of Junior Course 101, reaffirming the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to building a highly skilled, adaptive, and mission-ready officer corps capable of addressing contemporary and emerging security threats.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, noted that Nigeria’s evolving security environment, characterized by terrorism, banditry, cyber threats, and transnational organised crime, demands greater jointness, inter-agency collaboration, and strategic foresight.
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He emphasized that the graduates are equipped with the planning, analytical, and decision-making skills required to strengthen operational effectiveness and contribute meaningfully to national security.

In his welcome address, the Commandant of AFCSC, Air Vice Marshal AO Shogbanmu, highlighted the College’s continuous curriculum review efforts to address emerging threats, evolving forms of warfare, and modern staff work requirements. He explained that the course combined intensive academic activities and field training exercises designed to prepare officers for single-service, joint, multi-agency, and combined operations.

Commending the graduates for their resilience and dedication, the Commandant noted that the programme challenged their leadership abilities, critical thinking, and decision-making skills while instilling the enduring military values of discipline, integrity, loyalty, and service before self.

Air Marshal Aneke further underscored the importance of innovation, adaptability, and technological awareness in an increasingly complex operational environment shaped by hybrid warfare and non-state actors.

He urged the graduands to remain agile, ethical, and professional in the discharge of their duties, noting that public confidence in the Armed Forces is built on competence, integrity, and principled leadership. The ceremony also highlighted the importance of regional defence cooperation, with officers from friendly nations participating in the course, further strengthening partnerships that contribute to peace, security, and stability within Nigeria and beyond.

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In recognition of exceptional performance, Captain OO Komolafe received both the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff Awards. Other award recipients included Lieutenant (NN) ES Williamson, who won the Chief of Naval Staff Award; Flight Lieutenant SO Solomon, who received the Chief of the Air Staff Award; and Captain K Arthur-Barnes of Ghana, who was honoured as the Best International Student.
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