Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a suspected drug trafficking network in Lagos, recovering illicit substances estimated to be worth ₦7.8 billion and arresting several suspects, including an alleged kingpin identified as Eke Henry Ifeanyi.
The operation was carried out by officers attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) alongside divisional detectives after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance coordinated by the Zone 2 Headquarters.
According to police authorities, the raid was conducted at an apartment located within an estate in the Mende area of Maryland, Lagos, where operatives reportedly discovered hundreds of bags of suspected Canadian Loud allegedly stored by the suspects.
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Speaking during a briefing at the scene, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed that the prime suspect was arrested on May 19 following weeks of monitoring and tactical operations by security operatives.
Jimoh explained that the mission received support and operational guidance from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, while the SPU worked closely with divisional police teams throughout the operation.
The police chief further revealed that the suspect allegedly offered a ₦500 million bribe to the SPU commander in a bid to compromise the operation and allow the illegal consignment to be moved to another location.
According to him, the bribe offer was immediately rejected and officially documented as part of ongoing investigations.
He described the action of the officers as evidence of growing professionalism and discipline within the police force, stressing that intelligence-led policing and collaboration between specialized units and divisional formations were yielding positive results in combating organized crime.
Jimoh added that rapid containment measures helped operatives secure the area, prevent interference with evidence, and stop possible escape attempts during the raid.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, praised the officers involved for demonstrating integrity and professionalism during the operation.
The police boss stated that effective policing requires cooperation between specialized units and officers working at the grassroots level, adding that the rejection of the alleged ₦500 million bribe reflected the ethical standards expected from personnel across commands and formations.
He also assured that the Force leadership would continue to reward integrity while maintaining strict accountability standards within the police institution.
Police authorities confirmed that all exhibits recovered from the operation had been properly documented and would be presented in court as investigations continue to identify and arrest other members of the suspected trafficking syndicate.
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