In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, operatives from the Ogun State Security Network (Amotekun) have arrested a suspect believed to be heavily involved in the illegal drug trade.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Intelligence and Investigation for the Corps CSP Shodeke M. Sholanke on Thursday.
The Statement reads: The suspect, Mr Obi Emmanuel, a 35-year-old male, was apprehended today around 4:30 PM in front of a chemist shop in the bustling market area of Ayetoro in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State.
“The arrest came on the heels of credible intelligence received by the Ogun State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), suggesting that Emmanuel was orchestrating drug deals in the region, and had enlisted the help of a commercial driver, popularly referred to as Alausa, who is currently in NDLEA custody. Alausa had been tasked with transporting a substantial quantity of suspected hard drugs from Abeokuta to Ayetoro, with an estimated value running into millions of Naira.
“On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, just a day before Emmanuel's arrest, the Ogun State NDLEA intercepted the driver and a vehicle - a commercial 18-seater Mazda bus Amotekun - along the Abeokuta/Ayetoro road. During questioning, the driver revealed that Emmanuel was the owner of the seized items, leading to the swift action of Amotekun operatives after an intelligence was equally received from the State NDLEA, which resulted in Emmanuel's capture.
“The Ogun Amotekun therefore expresses its commitment to further collaborate with operatives of NDLEA in tackling drug abuse and trafficking in and around Ogun State, noting that the operation underscored the agency's ongoing efforts to rid society of criminal elements involved in the drug trade.
“The Command further emphasized the importance of community involvement in providing information to combat the menace of drug abuse and trafficking.
“As investigations progress, authorities have called on the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities that could threaten the well-being of the community. Mr Emmanuel has since been transfered to the NDLEA, Ogun State Command for further investigations and prosecution.”
