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Enugu Police Nab Four Individuals in Separate Drug Trafficking Busts
The Enugu State Police Command has successfully apprehended four individuals in distinct operations targeting drug trafficking activities within the state.
Seizure of Large Quantities of Narcotics and Cash
According to a statement from the police spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the arrests led to the confiscation of significant amounts of suspected cannabis, hard drugs, a cash sum totaling ₦1,800,000, and various other incriminating items.
Female Suspect Arrested in New Market Hideout
On January 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, acting on reliable intelligence, raided a clandestine location behind New Market, Enugu. During this operation, they detained a 46-year-old woman, Omeru Nkechi, suspected of drug dealing. Confiscated from her possession were a large bag of what is believed to be Indian hemp, multiple rolls of electric wire, assorted wire off-cuts, a water-pumping machine, a POS terminal, two ATM cards, and cash amounting to ₦1,800,000.
Anti-Cultism Squad Targets Drug Hotspots in Enugu Metropolis
In a separate operation on January 25, 2026, at around 9:00 a.m., the Command’s Anti-Cultism Squad conducted patrols based on actionable intelligence. They raided known drug-prone areas in Obeagu, Asata, and the Holy Ghost Railway Area within Enugu metropolis. Three male suspects-Anielozie Emmanuel (21), Ekoh Miracle (20), and Nwachukwu Michael (27), who is allegedly affiliated with the Vikings Confraternity-were arrested. Authorities recovered 32 small containers filled with suspected cannabis, an additional sachet of suspected cannabis, and 12 wrapped pills believed to be hard drugs.
Ongoing Investigations to Dismantle Drug Networks
SP Daniel Ndukwe emphasized that thorough investigations are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in these illicit drug operations, aiming to disrupt the entire trafficking network within the region.
Context and Impact
Drug trafficking remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reporting a 15% increase in drug-related arrests nationwide in 2025 compared to the previous year. Enugu State’s proactive law enforcement efforts contribute to the broader national strategy to curb the proliferation of narcotics and associated criminal activities.
