Nigerian Police have arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal Sani Aminu, with substances believed to be “Canadian Loud,” a strong synthetic strain of cannabis, at the Abalti Barracks in Surulere, Lagos State.
The arrest was made by a police patrol team led by ASP Alex Dung on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, around 8:15 pm.
Aminu, with service number 13NA/70/11481, is currently being held by the police and will be transferred to the Commissioner of Police Tactical Squad 1 for further investigation.
This incident has sparked various reactions online, with some Nigerians expressing concern about the involvement of military personnel in illicit activities and others criticizing the police for not doing enough to address the root causes of drug trafficking in the country.
