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Conflict● LowSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 2:38 PM

NDLEA officer drowns chasing drug suspect into Delta river

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

A yet-to-be-identified officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reportedly drowned while pursuing a suspected drug offender into the Ethiope River at Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. The post NDLEA officer drowns chasing drug suspect into Delta river appeared first on Vanguard News.

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