Operatives from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft executed a coordinated raid on a known criminal hideout called Gidan Drama, located along Malu Road in the Apapa area of Lagos.

The operation resulted in the arrest of 27 suspects including 3 young women and 24 men found with hard drugs and illicit substances.

According to the Base Information Officer (BINFO), Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim “This successful arrest of 27 suspects and the illicit substances underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth which negatively affect their health and threaten national security. “Accordingly, the 27 suspects and exhibits were handed over to the officials of the NDLEA for further necessary action,” he said.

Ibrahim revealed that the Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, through the Base Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, handed over the suspects and exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

“This action is a clear demonstration of our commitment to securing the future of Nigerian youth,” Ibrahim added