By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following credible intelligence.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the operation was conducted on July 9, 2026.
He said the intelligence-led operation resulted in the interception of the vehicle and the arrest of the driver.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported to the Berger area of Lagos State. However, the suspect could not provide satisfactory information regarding the ownership or intended recipient of the drugs,” he said.
