The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Mrs Sherifat Kehinde Lawal, a major drug kingpin operating the notorious Patey Lagos Island drug haven in Lagos State, along with six other suspects, despite sustained attacks on its operatives.
In a raid on Saturday, February 26, the NDLEA found 5,862 kg of various illicit substances, including Loud and Codeine.
‘Following credible intelligence and follow-up surveillance on illicit drug dealing in Osho, Gambari, and Beecroft Streets, Patey Area of Lagos Island, anti-narcotic officers stormed the drug kingpin’s Gambari street base where they arrested her and six of her accomplices at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26,’ said the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
Other cartel members operating in the axis, on the other hand, mobilised hoodlums who attacked the officers with stones, bottles, and pistols in an attempt to prevent the officers from capturing other kingpins and removing the suspects already apprehended and drug evidence.
The agents were able to defend themselves tactically and remove the suspects and exhibits. Ahmed Yisau, Solomon Alape, Olayemi Akinola, Salami Qudus, Bakare Rafiu, Rose Samson, Yusuf Rofiat, and Chukwudi Egon are among the suspects in Mrs Lawal’s custody.