Nigeria News Digest: August 24, 2025

NDLEA detained a Lagos fashion entrepreneur who was attempting to smuggle cocaine, and seized additional drug consignments in separate operations across the country. These actions were part of a broader crackdown on narcotics trafficking.

The Nigerian Navy seized 105,000 litres of diesel and recovered numerous illicit items, handing evidence to the NSCDC and NDLEA, while arresting eight suspects linked to the operation in an effort to curb illicit fuel trafficking.

A Lagos criminal case was hampered by missing forensic evidence, delaying justice for a sexually abused child, prompting the victim’s family to seek police intervention after the District Attorney’s office identified gaps.

Nigerian police, through INTERPOL collaboration, repatriated a high‑profile Chinese gang member, underscoring the country’s commitment to disrupting transnational crime. The operation also highlighted the effectiveness of international partnerships in tackling cross‑border criminal networks.

A woman died at her boyfriend’s apartment in Osun while en route to a church vigil; police arrested the boyfriend and will carry out an autopsy while investigation continues. Authorities are also reviewing security footage for additional leads.