Troops of the Quick Reaction Group (QRG) stationed in Abaji have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized 235 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa during an operation along the Lokoja–Abuja Highway.
According to military sources, the arrest was made at about 7:50 p.m. on June 22, 2026, during a routine snap checkpoint operation.
The sources disclosed that troops intercepted a white Toyota Avalon XLS bearing registration number BNG-326BN, registered in Kaduna State, while it was travelling from Okitipupa in Ondo State to Abuja.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 273 compressed packets of suspected cannabis sativa weighing approximately 235 kilogrammes.
The driver, identified as 30-year-old Ayodeji John, was immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary investigations reportedly linked the suspect to the transportation of the illicit consignment.
Military authorities said the suspect and the recovered substances were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on June 23 for further investigation and possible prosecution.
They noted that the successful operation highlights the vigilance and professionalism of troops engaged in efforts to combat drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the country.
According to the military, the interception has further disrupted the activities of criminal networks while supporting broader national security efforts aimed at curbing the movement of illegal drugs and other illicit substances.
No casualties or security breaches were recorded during the operation.
