Navy Arrests Ghanaians for Smuggling Illegal Drugs In Lagos

The Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Beecroft Yesterday, spotted a large wooden boat loaded with more than 120 bags of drugs, most likely cannabis sativa.

Sub Lieutenant Hapinness Collins, the Base Information Officer of NNS Beecroft, stated in a statement that the cannabis sativa that was confiscated off the coast of Lagos Anchorage weighed approximately 5,250 kg along with two foreign suspects.

Collins reports that early on December 7, 2023, two Ghanaians, Emmanuel Doedcher and Godswil John Olamide, were taken into custody.

The statement reads, “In a feat of maritime security prowess, under the ongoing “Operation Water Guard”, the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft’s Patrol Team, under the strategic leadership of the Commander Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT and Maritime Component Commander, Operation AWATSE, Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, successfully intercepted a huge wooden boat, laden with over 120 bags of narcotics suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, weighing about 5,250 kilograms along with two foreign suspects, off Lagos Anchorage. This arrest took place in the early hours of 7th December 2023.

“This feat is attributed to the seamless integration of credible human intelligence and effective utilization of the Maritime Domain Awareness Facility, the Falcon Eye Alignment. Deployment of cutting-edge technology has consistently delivered positive results, showcasing the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security for economic prosperity.”

“The confiscated wooden boat, along with its illicit cargo and suspects, identified as Emmanuel Doedcher and Godswil John Olamide both from Ghana, were promptly apprehended and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary action.”