By Chinedum Treasure
The Nigerian Navy, through the Naval Outpost Onitsha, has handed over a 44-year-old suspected drug trafficker to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Onitsha Area Command, following his arrest during a security operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The suspect, identified as Chukwu Ebuka Obas, was formally transferred to the NDLEA by the Commanding Officer of Naval Outpost Onitsha, Commander Kabir Yusuf, during a handover ceremony held at the administrative block of the naval outpost.
According to the Navy’s handover report, Obas, an indigene of Orsumoghu Community in Ihiala Local Government Area, was apprehended on July 15, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation at Uga Junction in Ogbaru.
Items allegedly recovered from the suspect include 30 packs of expired Mamagra Viagra 100ml, 100 packs of FIKA Viagra 100ml, herbal roots, and a one-litre plastic bottle containing a liquid substance suspected to be an illicit drug.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect purchased the drugs at Ogbogwu Market, Onitsha.
The Navy further alleged that the suspect was travelling to Orsumoghu Community to distribute the items to customers in an area security agencies described as having the presence of IPOB/ESN members and other armed criminal elements.
According to the report, investigators believe the suspect could provide valuable intelligence that may help uncover the source of the suspected illicit substances and expose other individuals allegedly involved in the illegal drug distribution network.
Tags: Anambra, NDLEA, Nigerian Navy, Drug Trafficking
