Troops of 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have recorded an operational success with the interception of a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road.
The feat was achieved following actionable intelligence received by the security agency from a credible source.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, stated this in a release, dated 12 July, 2026.
How 65 Battalion Troops intercepted illicit drugs
The intelligence-led operation, said to have been conducted on 9 July, 2026, resulted in the successful interception of the vehicle and the arrest of its driver.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported to the Berger general area of Lagos State.
“However, the suspect could not provide satisfactory information regarding the ownership or intended recipient of the drugs,” it was stated in the release.
In line with established procedures, the suspect and the recovered illicit drugs have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and prosecution.
The handover, it was further disclosed, was conducted by the Commanding Officer, 65 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel S Adeojo.
Reacting to the development, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and operational effectiveness.
He urged them to sustain the tempo of ongoing operations and intensify efforts aimed at denying drug traffickers and other criminal elements any freedom of action within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility.
