Categories: Metro

Many Feared Dead As Drug Kingpin Attacks NDLEA Operatives In Lagos [Video]

Many people have been killed during a shootout between a drug cartel and operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos Island.

Many Feared Dead As Drug Kingpin Attacks NDLEA Operatives In Lagos [Video]Many Feared Dead As Drug Kingpin Attacks NDLEA Operatives In Lagos [Video]

NDLEA Operatives Attacked By Drug Cartel In Lagos

In a statement on Saturday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said the operatives were attacked by members of a drug cartel while trying to arrest their boss.

Babafemi read; “NDLEA has arrested a drug kingpin and seized drugs in a notorious drug den on Lagos Island.

“The drug kingpin mobilized members of his cartel to attack men of the NDLEA.

“The operatives were on the Island to arrest the kingpin of the illicit trade before they were resisted and massively attacked’’.

Watch the video below:

This comes a few days after NDLEA arrested two fast-rising singers, Zinoleesky and Mohbad during a midnight raid on their residence in Lagos.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Fresh End Bad Governance Protest Breaks Out In Ondo [Video]

A fresh wave of #EndBadGovernance protests has erupted in Akure, Ondo State, as students and…

13 hours ago

Ned Nwoko Celebrates Six Years With Regina Daniels, Reveals They’re Expecting Third Child

Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, has reaffirmed his…

14 hours ago

“Getting Married Is No Joke, I Co-Habitated With Chioma For 8 Years” – Davido [Video]

Nigerian music star Davido has shared details about his marriage to Chioma Adeleke, revealing that…

14 hours ago

Senate Rejects Proposal To Rename INEC Headquarters After Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has rejected a motion proposing that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters…

15 hours ago

Ijaw Group Condemns Suspension Of Rivers Political Appointees By Ibok-Ete Ibas

The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuoye Nangi-Obu, has criticized the suspension…

17 hours ago

Late Governor Ajimobi’s Eldest Child Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi Dies At 44

The family of the late Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, is mourning following…

17 hours ago