The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has, in a coordinated raid, dislodged an identified criminals’ hideout in Gidan Drama, located at Agbo Malu, Apapa Lagos.
A statement by the Base Information Officer, Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim, said that the raid was carried out on Saturday, 24 January 2026 by personnel of NNS BEECROFT, following credible intelligence received by the Base on the presence of suspected drug peddlers in Gidan Drama.
During the hand over, the Commander NNS BEECROFT, Rear Admiral Paul Nimmyel who was represented by the Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, disclosed that several illicit substances such as cannabis sativa, codeine and other banned substances were recovered.
He, however, noted that no arrest was made as the suspected drugs peddlers fled upon sighting the team.
Captain Udoessien added that the recovery of the illicit substances underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth which negatively affect their health and threaten national security.
“The success of this operation is a testament to the unrelenting efforts of NNS BEECROFT to enforce the mandate of Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Admiralty Medal, to rid the Nigeria’s maritime environment of all forms of crime and criminality either singly or in collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies.”
The Navy handed over the recovered illicit substances to the Assistant Commander of Narcotics, Azu Charles of Festac Area Command, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),on Monday 2 February 2026, for further necessary action.
