*NIGERIAN ARMY RAID DISRUPTS DRUG DEN IN UMUAHIA, THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED*
In a strategic and coordinated security operation under Operation Eastern Sanity, the Brigade conducted an intelligence based operation that led to the arrest of three suspected drug dealers during raid on a notorious drug den along New Road in Umuahia, Abia State.
The operation, carried out by personnel of 145 Battalion (Rear) in conjunction with Operation Crush Sector 1, following credible intelligence on illicit drug activities taking place at the location. Acting on the information, security personnel swiftly deployed to the area on 13 March 2026 to disrupt the illegal operation and apprehend the culprits.
During the successful raid operation, three male suspects identified as Mr Henrick Sunday, aged 42, Mr Nnadozie Jacob, aged 23, and Mr Darlington Mba, aged 23, were apprehended at the scene. A search conducted at the premises resulted in the recovery of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine, and other unidentified illicit substances. Other items recovered during the operation included several mobile phones, a dagger, as well as cash.
The swift and coordinated raid operation forms part of the ongoing intelligence-driven efforts aimed at curbing the proliferation of illicit drugs and dismantling criminal networks operating within communities in the South-East. The abuse and trafficking of hard drugs have been widely associated with other criminal activities, making such interventions essential to strengthening security and public safety.
Following the completion of the operation, the suspects alongside the recovered exhibits were handed over to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Umuahia Command for further investigation and necessary legal action.
14 Brigade Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to sustain existing synergy and collaboration with relevant security and law enforcement agencies in tackling drug-related crimes and other threats to peace in the region.
Residents are encouraged to continue supporting security efforts by providing timely and credible information that could assist in addressing criminal activities within their communities.
*MAZINHO ATTAH*
Captain
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
14 Brigade Nigerian Army Ohafia
Abia State
14 February 2026.
