Micah Jonah
February 2, 2026
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT on Saturday, January 24, 2026, carried out a coordinated raid on a suspected criminals’ hideout known as Gidan Drama, located at Agbo Malu, Apapa, following credible intelligence on the activities of alleged drug peddlers in the area.
The operation led to the successful dislodgement of the criminal elements from the hideout. Items recovered during the raid included cannabis sativa, codeine, other prohibited substances.
The operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s continued commitment to combating criminal activities within its areas of operation, particularly in the fight against illegal drug distribution and abuse.
The Commander of NNS BEECROFT, Rear Admiral Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, represented by the Executive Officer, Navy Captain Idongesit Udoessien, formally handed over the recovered illicit substances to the Assistant Commander of Narcotics, Mr Azu Charles, of the Festac Area Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, February 2, 2026.
