Lagos, Nigeria— The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, for orchestrating multiple illicit drug shipments into Nigeria.
The suspect, who had fled abroad to evade capture, was arrested on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church along Okun Ajah, Ogombo Road, Lekki, Lagos. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi revealed that operatives patiently waited until the conclusion of the Sunday worship service before making the arrest.
Prophet Adefolusho had been on the run since June after two significant seizures of Ghana Loud, a potent cannabis strain, were linked to him. The first seizure involved 200 kilograms at Okun Ajah beach on June 4, while a subsequent 700 kilograms were recovered from his delivery van on July 6. In custody, he confessed to trafficking drugs via waterways from Ghana and admitted evading arrest twice prior by fleeing to Ghana.
Other Key NDLEA Operations Across Nigeria
Lagos State: On August 7, operatives raided an apartment at Kishi House, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, arresting Benjamin Udo Ukoh and seizing 15.63 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis.
Nasarawa State: A massive haul of 3,093 kilograms of skunk cannabis was recovered from three suspects in New Karu on August 9. Additional seizures included 359 kilograms of skunk from Nura Yahaya in Kumbotso LGA on August 8; 9 kilograms of Colorado cannabis seized from Umar Adamu Umar on August 6; and 20,000 tramadol pills with 200 diazepam injections confiscated from Usman Musa on August 8.
Gombe State: On August 8, 550,266 opioid pills (mainly tramadol) were found in an unfinished building in Tudun Wada, Pantami, leading to the arrest of Usama Isah. On August 9, Ibrahim Adamu was arrested with 50,000 tramadol capsules on Potiskum Road.
Edo State: A Toyota Hiace bus was intercepted at Ewu Junction on August 6, resulting in the seizure of 23,940 tramadol capsules, 1,100 tablets, and 400 ampoules of pentazocine injection. Suspect Taiye Jethro was taken into custody.
Nationwide Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns
Over the past week, NDLEA commands intensified its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign through sensitization programs across schools, religious institutions, workplaces, and communities. Notable engagements included lectures at Mind City College, Saki (Oyo State), and Gwagwarwa Primary School in Kano’s Nasarawa LGA, interaction with Nigerian Army officers in Yobe State, visits to correctional facilities in Ado Ekiti, and advocacy with civil groups such as the Engine Grinders Association in Benue State.
NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retired), commended the commands in Lagos, Nasarawa, Gombe, Kano, and Edo for their effective operations. He urged all officers nationwide to maintain the momentum with a balanced and strategic approach in the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
By Taiwo Olatinwo | August 10, 2025
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