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The Digest:

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, the general overseer of a Lagos church, for allegedly masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria, sparking controversy over the intersection of faith and crime.

Key Points:
  • The NDLEA arrested Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of 'The Turn of Mercy Church'.
  • He is accused of masterminding illicit drug shipments from Ghana into Nigeria via waterways.
  • Olasele was apprehended on August 3 at his church in Lekki, Lagos, after evading arrest for months and fleeing abroad to hide.
  • His arrest followed the seizure of two shipments of "Ghana Loud" cannabis weighing a total of 900 kilograms.
  • He admitted to his role in the trafficking and was reportedly arrested after concluding a Sunday worship service.
This case highlights the troubling issue of individuals in positions of spiritual authority allegedly engaging in criminal activities, leaving the public rooted in the storm of betrayal and the demand for accountability.


Sources: TheCable