The Digest:
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of Lekan Jimoh, a long-wanted drug suspect popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo.” According to an agency statement, he was apprehended on January 16 in Owode, Ogun State, twelve years after allegedly mobilizing armed thugs to attack and kill three NDLEA officers who attempted to arrest him in 2014. A search of his hideout led to the recovery of 69 kilograms of cannabis. The NDLEA stated the arrest marks a significant breakthrough in its pursuit of fugitives.
Key Points:
- The arrest delivers a long-awaited moment of accountability for the families and colleagues of the slain NDLEA officers.
- It demonstrates improved intelligence and tactical capabilities within Nigerian anti-narcotics agencies.
- The large drug seizure underscores the persistent scale and profitability of the illicit cannabis trade.
- The suspect's alleged history of violent resistance highlights the extreme dangers faced by drug enforcement personnel.
- The timing, after over a decade, reinforces the message that prolonged evasion does not guarantee immunity from justice.
Sources: NDLEA Official Statement (via Channels Television)
