Reps To Organise Summit On Drug Abuse, Alcohol Misuse.

Reps To Organise Summit On Drug Abuse, Alcohol Misuse

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the rising cases of drug trafficking, alcohol, and substance abuse in Nigeria has announced plans to convene a multi-stakeholder conference in Lagos and Abuja to deliberate and gather public input on strategies to tackle the growing menace.

He said the initiative was in response to mounting public concern over what he described as a “national emergency” that cuts across public health, youth safety, corporate accountability, and the integrity of Nigeria’s trade and regulatory systems.

“Our mandate is clear. We are to investigate the conduct of companies operating within the drug, alcohol, and tobacco industries and ensure absolute compliance with Nigerian laws, regulations, and ethical obligations to the Nigerian people,” Adelegbe stated.

According to him, the committee’s work will focus on key areas of national concern, including the increasing abuse of codeine-laced cough syrups, tramadol, and other controlled substances, as well as the unchecked production and sale of cheap spirit cocktails and illicit alcoholic beverages.

The committee will also investigate the targeted marketing of alcohol and nicotine products to underage Nigerians, the circulation of fake and substandard drugs, corporate complicity, weak regulatory enforcement, and unethical market practices that endanger public health.

Adelegbe emphasised that the committee’s work will prioritise human life and national interest above corporate profit, stressing that “The era of corporate recklessness, weak compliance, and regulatory compromise is over.”

He listed the key laws and regulations guiding the investigation to include, “NAFDAC Act Cap N1 LFN 2004 – Product registration, safety, and standards; National Tobacco Control Act 2015 – Tobacco regulation and advertising; ARCON Act 2022 – Advertising standards and consumer protection; and FCCPC Act 2018 – Fair competition and consumer rights.”

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has vowed that his second term in office will bring an intensified crackdown on drug barons and trafficking networks across the country. Marwa, reappointed by President Bola Tinubu for another five-year term, told jubilant staff at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja that traffickers should expect no respite.

Dabiri-Erewa Applauds Ghana Court as Nigerian Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years.

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Ghana Achimota Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, for sentencing Nigerian human trafficking ring leader Chukwudi Nwachukwu to 10 years in prison with hard labour following months of investigations and surveillance.

The conviction stems from the trafficking of 10 young Nigerian girls, aged 15 to 18, who were coerced into prostitution in Ghana.

The court also ordered Nwachukwu to pay restitution of GH₵15,000 to each victim.

Earlier this year, the girls were rescued through a coordinated effort involving the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), Ghana Chapter, led by Board Chairman Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana, and Ghanaian security agencies.

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FCT Police Scorpion Squad Arrest 14 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 23 Foreign Nationals

In a major breakthrough against kidnapping and human trafficking, the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad has arrested fourteen suspected kidnappers and rescued twenty-three victims — all foreign nationals — from captivity.

According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the intelligence-led operation took place around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

Adeh described the operation as a significant success in the ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks operating within and around the Federal Capital Territory.

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Diddy reportedly attacked in prison after inmate held a knife to his throat.

One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ close friends has spoken out about a frightening incident inside MDC Brooklyn, where the music mogul is currently serving time.

According to Charlucci Finney, Diddy woke up one night to find a knife pressed against his throat — a moment that could easily have ended in tragedy. Finney told Daily Mail that he isn’t sure whether guards intervened or if Diddy managed to fend off the attacker himself, but confirmed it was a very close call.

Sources familiar with the situation also verified the account to TMZ, describing it as a targeted intimidation attempt against Diddy. Finney said he believes the motive was to scare him, adding that prison is especially dangerous for inmates with sex-related convictions.

During Diddy’s sentencing, his lawyer Brian Steel mentioned the same incident, stating that a guard stopped the inmate before any serious harm was done.

Diddy is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence after being convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act, which involves the transportation of individuals across state lines for unlawful purposes. He was, however, acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Meanwhile, reports claim that former U.S. President Donald Trump is considering pardoning Diddy — though the White House Communications Office has denied those claims, TMZ insists their sources stand by the story.

Prison consultant Sam Mangel, who spoke on TMZ Live, said Diddy’s next prison is expected to be less violent than MDC Brooklyn. Still, he warned that incidents like this show why the rapper must remain alert.

For now, Diddy’s safety remains a concern among his inner circle, with Finney describing the experience as “terrifying” and a stark reminder of how quickly things can turn inside prison walls.

Tinubu Urges World Leaders To Declare Theft Of Mineral Resources An International Crime.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to recognise the stealing of countries’ mineral resources through illegal mining and smuggling as an international crime.

Speaking at the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) in Abuja, the President said the illegal exploitation of Africa’s natural resources has become a global threat to economic stability and peace.

Tinubu lamented that billions of dollars are lost yearly to mineral smuggling, corruption, and illicit trade, which he said fuel insecurity, kidnapping and banditry across the continent.

“The stealing of our countries’ mineral resources should no longer be treated as a local issue. It is an international cr+me that undermines peace and stability,” he said.

The President urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the broader international community to strengthen legal frameworks that criminalize illegal mining and resource theft.

He also called for collective regional action to trace and recover stolen assets, while emphasizing transparency in their use. Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria has so far channelled over ₦100 billion in recovered proceeds into social intervention projects such as the Student Loan Scheme and the Consumer Credit Scheme.

“No nation can win this fight alone. We must build stronger partnerships and ensure that those who profit from our collective wealth face justice,” he added.

Tinubu further appealed to world leaders to support a global convention against resource theft, similar to existing international laws against drug and human trafficking.

Primate Ayodele Blasts Tinubu, Says Release Nnamdi Kanu, You Wasted NDLEA, Security Operatives Effort.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

He was reacting on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu granted a presidential pardon to murderers, corrupt officials, and criminals.

According to him, some of those he pardoned had been sentenced to death, life sentences for crimes relating to drug trafficking, murder, and human trafficking, to mention but a few.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele described the action as wasting the efforts of the NDLEA and security operatives who arrested and convicted the criminals.

He stated that the criminals will continue to cause issues in the country and add to the troubles of security operatives, despite the current situation of insecurity in the country.

Primate Ayodele said: “Why must he pardon criminals, cocaine pushers? It’s just like wasting the efforts of these security operatives to arrest these criminals.

These criminals will continue to cause issues in society; you can’t separate them from crime.”

He said since it was easy for the president to pardon the criminals, it’s unfair to allow Nnamdi Kanu to still be behind bars without sentencing for several years.

Nnamdi Kanu: Tinubu granted clemency to ‘drug lords, murderers’ – Aguocha.

Member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has criticised the federal government for what he described as selective justice in the handling of the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

The Lawmaker accused the Nigerian government of applying different standards of justice to the Igbo ethnic group compared to other regions of the country.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television News, Aguocha said President Bola Tinubu recently granted clemency to individuals convicted of serious crimes such as drug trafficking and murder, while Kanu, who according to him has committed no offence, continues to languish in detention.

He said: “I firmly believe that we must all raise our voices, even if it means doing so through peaceful protests. In the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria, an Igbo man faces a host of challenges that other tribes do not experience. In a recent series of pardons, President Tinubu granted clemency to ‘drug lords’ and ‘murderers,’ yet Nnamdi Kanu, who has committed no offence, has endured extensive dehumanisation for ten years.”

Aguocha, who represents the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has been consistent in his calls for the immediate release of Kanu.

He said the continued detention of the IPOB leader, despite several court rulings in his favour, undermines justice and threatens peace in the Southeast region.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, since his re-arrest and extradition from Kenya in 2021.

He faces charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism.

Libyan Police Arrest Two Nigerians Over Drug Trafficking in Zliten.

Authorities in Zliten, Libya, have arrested two undocumented Nigerian migrants for alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

According to a Sunday report by Migrant Rescue Watch, operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended the suspects with quantities of hashish and hallucinogenic pills believed to be intended for sale.

The organisation disclosed that the duo has since been transferred to the Anti-Narcotics Agency for further interrogation and prosecution.

“CID in Zliten arrested two undocumented Nigerian nationals over drug trafficking. They were caught with hashish and hallucinogenic pills ready for distribution,” the statement read.

In recent months, Libyan security agencies have ramped up efforts to combat crimes linked to irregular migrants, focusing on curbing drug-related offences and dismantling smuggling networks across the country.

NDLEA Nabs Lagos, Onitsha Boutique Owner With 127 Wraps of Cocaine Hidden in Stomach and Underwear.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano for attempting to smuggle 127 wraps of cocaine into Nigeria.

Ejiofor, who reportedly owns boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was intercepted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence. A body scan revealed that he had ingested several pellets of cocaine and concealed more inside his underwear.

“Ejiofor was immediately taken into custody after the scan confirmed he had ingested the drugs. A total of 58 wraps were recovered from his underwear, while another 69 pellets were later excreted in seven rounds, bringing the total to 127 wraps weighing 1.388 kilograms,” the statement said.

In related operations, NDLEA operatives in Lagos intercepted three shipments of illicit drugs bound for the United Kingdom between October 9 and 10. The seizures included 1.74 kg of methamphetamine hidden in glass ceramic blocks, 114 grams of pentazocine, 168 grams of tramadol injections, and 48 grams of tramadol capsules concealed in Vitamin C containers.

The agency also foiled attempts by other drug syndicates to smuggle 2.6 kg of skunk and 422 grams of tapentadol disguised as black soap heading to Turkey, 169 grams of cocaine hidden in women’s handbags destined for Australia, and 568 grams of “Loyd” cannabis concealed in herbal containers en route to the United Arab Emirates.

NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking networks across Nigeria and beyond.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in prison, Files Appeal Immediately.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years (50 months) in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of transporting women for prostitution under the Mann Act. With 12 months already served, he will get credit toward his term, and his lawyers say he will appeal.

Prosecutors pushed for over 11 years, with Christy Slavik arguing Combs “has not admitted his guilt” or “accepted responsibility,” calling his conduct “flatly inconsistent with reality” and labeling his Miami booking “the height of hubris.”

His defense pleaded for leniency. Nicole Westmoreland called him an “inspiration” who taught inmates business skills, insisting “Mr. Combs can reach so many more on the outside.” All six of his children testified, with son Christian saying, “He’s my hero … he’s still my superhero,” and daughter Chance adding tearfully, “We need our father. We cannot watch our baby sister grow up fatherless.”

Lawyer Brian Steel blamed Combs’ past violence on “untreated trauma” and a “ferocious drug addiction,” saying he had been high “every single day” from 2000 until 2024. He described harsh jail conditions, including a shank attack Combs narrowly survived.

On the eve of sentencing, Combs apologized in a letter for “the hurt and pain that I have caused others” and vowed “to never commit a crime again,” saying prison had “humbled and broken” him.

Star witness Cassie Ventura also wrote the judge, admitting she still suffers nightmares. Her lawyer hailed her “exemplary courage,” saying she “left an indelible mark on the fight for justice.”

Though acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have meant life, Combs will still serve years behind bars.

Rights activist demands probe into killing of woman accused of child theft in Delta.

A human rights activist, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, on Thursday said the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led Delta State Government should immediately investigate the murder of a woman by an angry mob on the suspicion of attempting to steal a seven-year-old child in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Agberen, in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri, insisted that those suspected to be responsible must be arrested and brought to justice.

The woman was set ablaze by the mob on Wednesday, September 13, DAILY POST can report.

According to Agberen, he is making the call after the husband and children of the deceased woman visited the Ughelli North Council Chairman, Hon. (Barr.) Jaro Egbo, in his office over the incident.

“While it has been reported by the indigenous people and residents of Agbarho town about the persistent and alarming disappearance of children, suspected to be victims of human trafficking or stolen for ritual purposes, which calls for concerns by the State Government and relevant authorities, no individuals, groups, residents or aggrieved commuters have the right to take the life of another on the ground of being a suspect or caught in the act.

“What would be the fate of these children, growing up in an environment where they are exposed to individuals who brutally tortured and murdered their mother, based on an unjust and erroneous characterization?

According to Agberen, “As a concerned citizen, I deeply condemn the actions of the aggrieved mob, which also expose the tragic consequences of mob justice, which continues to claim innocent lives and erode public trust in the justice system.

“The incident is a sobering reminder of the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, public education, and judicial reforms too.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso set to expose Nigerian politicians aiding bandits.

Intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they are preparing to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be supporting bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West.

According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, officials of the security agencies disclosed that they are already in possession of the names of some politicians suspected of providing assistance to the criminal gangs.

They added that some individuals involved in supplying arms to the bandits had been arrested and investigations were underway.

According to the agencies, the move forms part of ongoing regional efforts to dismantle cross-border criminal networks that fuel insecurity in West Africa.

The development comes against the backdrop of growing collaboration between Sahelian states on security, especially in tackling armed groups and illicit arms trafficking across borders.

US Reportedly Revokes Visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Remarks

The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following remarks he made during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York on Friday.

In a post on X, the US State Department said Petro’s “reckless and incendiary actions” prompted the decision. Addressing demonstrators outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, Petro called for the creation of a global armed force to liberate Palestinians, saying it “must be stronger than the United States.”

He went further by urging American soldiers to defy President Donald Trump’s orders: “Do not point your guns at people. Disobey Trump’s orders. Obey the orders of humanity,” he declared in Spanish.

It was unclear if Petro remained in New York afterward, as his office and Colombia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Trump administration has tightened its stance on pro-Palestinian voices even as countries such as France, Britain, Australia, and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, moves that have strained relations with Israel and Washington.

Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president and a strong critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, had earlier accused Trump of being “complicit in genocide” during his UN General Assembly address. He also called for criminal proceedings against the US over missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Kwara Police Seize Cannabis Hidden in Yam Tubers.

The Kwara State Police Command, working with operatives of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), and local vigilantes, has intercepted a vehicle transporting 127 bags of suspected cannabis concealed beneath tubers of yam.

Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement on Saturday, described the seizure as another major breakthrough in the fight against crime and drug trafficking.

The operation, conducted on September 26, 2025, around 4 p.m. along the Babanla–Oreke–Oke-Ode axis, led to the arrest of two suspects, Dan-Teni Haruna and Rabiu Ibrahim both from Saliku in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.

Authorities said investigations are ongoing to unravel the wider network behind the smuggling attempt.

NAPTIP Rescues 16-Year-Old Domestic Worker Doused With Hot Water By Her Abusive Employer In Abuja.

The agency in a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025 said the victim was rescued following a tip-off from concerned neighbours.
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Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued a 16-year-old domestic worker who had been abused and tortured by her employer in Abuja’s Gwarimpa area.

The agency in a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025 said the victim was rescued following a tip-off from concerned neighbours.

NAPTIP said the victim's employer poured hot water on her, adding that all the individuals involved in the heinous act will be prosecuted.

“The victim, who hails from Imo State and comes from a family of 1, had been caring for her employer's three children, including two-month twins, and a seven-year-old boy while the employer worked at night,” the statement read.

"Reports indicate that the girl was scalded with hot water by her employer. Alert neighbours quickly rushed her to a hospital and immediately contacted NAPTIP, prompting a swift rescue operation.

“The agency has commenced a full investigation into the incident, and all individuals involved in this heinous act will face the full weight of the law."

The agency has called on the public to report any case of trafficking or abuse.

Wike’s U.S. Property Laundering Exposed: Sowore Uncovers Florida Real Estate Transfers to Wife and Children

A new exposé by activist Omoyele Sowore has revealed a sprawling real estate laundering scheme involving Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzette Wike, a serving Court of Appeal judge. Documents obtained from Florida public records show that the couple transferred multiple U.S. properties—worth millions of dollars—into the names of their children between 2021 and 2023, using Quit Claim Deeds, a legal method often exploited to quietly conceal property ownership.

Sowore, sharing the documents publicly, accused Wike of using his political office to launder funds into U.S. real estate. The properties, located in Seminole County, Florida, were transferred to their children Jordan, Joaquin, and Jazmyne Wike, with one of the deeds executed just days after Wike assumed office as FCT Minister in August 2023.

The activist further alleged that the minister's denial of U.S. property ownership during a recent TV interview was a calculated lie, as he had directly signed the deeds. Sowore also linked these transfers to broader patterns of corruption, including Wike’s alleged abuse of office to allocate over 2,000 hectares of prime Abuja land to his son, bypassing due process and payments.

In addition, a prior report by Peoples Gazette revealed that Wike secretly acquired a $2 million mansion in Florida under the names of his wife and children, raising serious questions about his declared income and sources of wealth. The house, located at 113 Spring Creek Lane, Winter Springs, is also linked to earlier property transfers.

Sowore has since petitioned U.S. authorities, alleging money laundering, asset concealment, and trafficking in stolen public funds, urging investigation under the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative.

Justice Eberechi Wike’s U.S. Democratic Party membership was also flagged, as it violates Nigeria’s Judicial Code of Conduct, which forbids judges from holding partisan affiliations.

Wike, Nigeria’s former Rivers State governor and now a key minister under President Bola Tinubu, has repeatedly denied all allegations.

"91 chibok girls still in boko-haram captivity"- UN exposes Nigeria's systemic failures.

A decade after the horrific 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has disclosed that 91 of the victims remain unaccounted for or held captive by Boko Haram terrorists, underscoring ongoing rights abuses.

The committee’s investigation also highlights the persistent trauma and societal rejection faced by survivors, who often lack essential psychological and social services.

These revelations stem from a detailed inquiry report issued after a confidential two-week fact-finding trip to Nigeria in December 2023.

The CEDAW team evaluated conditions in Abuja and key states such as Adamawa, Borno, Enugu, and Kaduna.

“The committee finds grave and systematic violations persist after Chibok mass abduction of schoolgirls,” the report stated.

“Nigeria is responsible for grave and systematic violations of women’s and girls’ rights amid multiple mass abductions.”

The experts called for immediate steps to halt torture and mistreatment.

School officials noted that this marked the first UN visit to Chibok Government Secondary School since the 2014 incident.

In the capital, the delegation engaged with the Director of the Women Development Department and the Director of Defence and Security.

They also consulted representatives from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the Police Service Commission.

At an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, the group spoke with Boko Haram abduction victims and women and girls seized by other factions for ransom.

“The initial focus of the Committee’s inquiry was on the mass abduction carried out by Boko Haram in 2014, when 276 schoolgirls were taken from Chibok Secondary School in Borno State.

“Of that number, 82 managed to escape on their own, while 103 were released in small groups between 2016 and 2017 through prisoner exchanges.

“At least 91 of the Chibok girls remain in captivity, or their whereabouts are still unknown.”

The probe went further, addressing kidnappings by various armed factions in the years since, including those driven by extortion.

Nahla Haidar, the Committee’s Chair, emphasized: “The abduction of the Chibok girls was not an isolated tragedy but part of a series of mass abductions targeting schools and communities across northern Nigeria.

“Though it was the first publicised case to gain global support.

“While such attacks had started earlier, Chibok marked the beginning of increased international attention of a decade-long pattern of mass abduction.”

She continued: “At least 1,400 students have been kidnapped from schools since the Chibok abduction.

“These girls were often taken for ransom, forced marriage, trafficking and prisoner exchange,

“The Committee considered that the state party’s repeated failure to protect schoolgirls and other women and girls from abductions amounts to systematic and grave violations.”

The document detailed brutal captivity conditions under Boko Haram and rival groups, including malnutrition, beatings for non-compliance, forced marriages to militants, religious conversions, and births in confinement.

“Other survivors of abductions for ransom by other armed groups faced extremely high risks of sexual violence, often suffering repeated rape by different men, and other physical violence,” the report concluded.

Post-release experiences for the Chibok survivors differed sharply.

Those who fled independently were shunned in their communities due to stigma linked to associations with insurgents, preventing returns to home village.

Over 650 Kidneys Worth $41bn Are Trafficked In Nigeria Medical Expert Reveals.

He said the development forms part of a global black market in which 10,000 kidneys are sold every year.

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A professor of medicine at the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and consultant nephrologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Professor Aliyu Abdu has revealed that at least 651 kidneys valued at more than $41 billion were trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020.

He said the development forms part of a global black market in which 10,000 kidneys are sold every year.

Speaking at a seminar on National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Standards in Abuja, Prof. Abdu warned that organ trafficking is thriving in Nigeria due to weak regulation.

Although the National Health Act of 2014 prohibits the sale of human organs and requires donor consent, he said enforcement remains weak, leaving poor citizens vulnerable to exploitation.

“Victims are mostly impoverished people who are easily influenced by financial incentives and ignorant of the possible risks involved,” he explained, lamenting that many donors are abandoned without proper care after surgery, often left battling depression and disease.

He said the trade is run by an organised criminal network comprising illegal brokers and ‘organ hunters’ to physicians, nurses, ambulance drivers, and even travel and insurance agents.

Prof. Abdu noted that the absence of cadaveric donations and functional organ banks also fuels the black market.

Saudi Arabia Releases Three Nigerian Pilgrims Held Over Dr¥g Trafficking Allegations After FG’s Intervention.

Three Nigerian pilgrims earlier detained in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking have regained their freedom following the intervention of the Federal Government.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed their release on Wednesday. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the development came after official engagement between the NDLEA and Saudi authorities.

According to him, the freed pilgrims, Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq had been in custody in Jeddah for about four weeks. He added that the trio would soon return to Nigeria.

Babafemi also cautioned air travelers to always ensure proper luggage tagging before boarding flights to avoid falling victim to drug syndicates.