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NDLEA Arrests 80-Year-Old Woman in Calabar, Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Moimoi Sachets and Canned Foods

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

In a startling operation that has drawn national attention, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Grace Ekpeme, in Calabar, Cross River State, for her alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network that spans multiple states across Nigeria. The arrest was made on Saturday, July 26, 2025, following actionable intelligence gathered by the agency. Operatives stormed her residence on Edet-Nsa Street, Base Site, Calabar South, where she was taken into custody. Drugs Hidden Inside Moimoi Sachets and Canned Goods During the raid, NDLEA operatives uncovered over three kilograms of skunk, a highly potent form of cannabis, hidden in food packaging. The agency revealed that narcotics were cleverly concealed in moimoi sachets and canned foods, part of a growing trend among traffickers to use household items to smuggle drugs past checkpoints and law enforcement. Seized items included: According to officials, the discovery is part of a broader crackdown on sophisticated drug syndicates that exploit food packaging to evade detection and prosecution. NDLEA: No One Is Above the Law An NDLEA spokesperson reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance policy, stating that age or status will not shield anyone from facing the full force of the law. “This operation reflects our unwavering commitment to fight drug trafficking across all levels,” the spokesperson said. “Age, gender, or social standing is no barrier to prosecution.” Mrs. Ekpeme remains in custody and is expected to face charges after investigations are concluded. Authorities confirmed she will be tried alongside others arrested during the coordinated national operation. Nationwide Crackdown Intensifies The arrest comes amid an ongoing nationwide offensive by the NDLEA to dismantle drug trafficking rings and disrupt distribution channels. The agency has made a series of high-profile arrests in recent months and continues to call on the public to report suspicious activities. “We urge all citizens to stay alert and help protect our communities. Together, we can weaken these criminal networks,” the NDLEA added.

Gully Erosion Cuts Off Homes Roads in Calabar Community

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

By Kamal Yalwa – Calabar, July 26, 2025 Residents of Odo Edem Aka Effa community in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, are facing daily hardship as a rapidly expanding gully erosion site continues to wreak havoc—cutting off access to homes, destroying roads, and endangering lives. What started as a small depression has grown into a dangerous chasm, swallowing portions of the main access road and isolating parts of the community. Locals say the erosion worsens after every rainfall, deepening the gully and bringing down more structures along its path. “We now climb through makeshift planks or take long detours through the bush just to get home,” said a resident, Mrs. Idara Eyo. “It’s especially dangerous for children and the elderly.” The worsening condition has raised health and safety concerns, with many residents calling on both the state and federal governments to urgently intervene before the situation escalates into a full-blown humanitarian crisis. Community leaders say repeated appeals to local authorities have yielded little action. Environmental experts warn that without immediate engineering intervention—such as proper drainage, channelization, and soil reinforcement—the gully could continue to expand, threatening nearby schools, churches, and even power infrastructure. Efforts to reach officials from the Cross River State Ministry of Environment for comment were unsuccessful as of press time. Source: TVC NEWS